MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC. TSRH SPINAL SYSTEM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERLAMINAL

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Malposition of Device (2616)

Patient Problem Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Pre op diagnosis: false joint occurred post op, product backed out and malpositioned.The patient had difficulty in both standing and sitting for a long time.

• Brand Name: TSRH SPINAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERLAMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC.; 1800 pyramid place; memphis TN 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC.; 1800 pyramid place; memphis TN 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: tricha miles ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 7635140379
• MDR Report Key: 10354964
• MDR Text Key: 201511659
• Report Number: 1030489-2020-01021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/03/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/03/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR