MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC INFUSE BONE GRAFT; FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET
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Model Number 7510100 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Cyst(s) (1800)
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Event Date 09/19/2011 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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The information was received from consumer via manufacturing representative regarding a infuse part used spinal therapy.It was reported that patient is stating the infuse has caused him to have tumors or cysts.He had the surgery redone in 2013.He stated he has lesions and it has really changed his life.He stated he has had x-rays, ct¿s.He wants the actual data we have on infuse to see if it causes tumors or cysts.Their was no further complication reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section b5: additional information updated.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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The information was received from consumer via manufacturing representative regarding a infuse part used spinal therapy.It was reported that patient is stating the infuse has caused him to have tumors or cysts.He had the surgery redone in 2013.He stated he has lesions and it has really changed his life.He stated he has had x-rays, ct¿s.He wants the actual data we have on infuse to see if it causes tumors or cysts.Their was no further complication reported.Additional information received states that the patient had failed surgery on his back 10 years ago.
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