MAUDE Adverse Event Report: XTANT MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC. AXLE INTERSPINOUS FUSION SYSTEM; SPINOUS PROCESS PLATE

Model Number X060-1520

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/13/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The manufacturer was made aware of a product complaint on 10/14/2022.It was reported that a handle spring of a system inserter/compressor malfunctioned during a surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2022 after final locking a system implant construct.There were no known patient complications or delay in treatment.A return authorization number was issued for return of the complaint instrument, which was received at the manufacturer on 10/17/2022.

Manufacturer Narrative

A visual assessment of the returned complaint inserter/compressor showed an instrument with repeated use, as identified by worn laser markings and surface scratches.The male spring of the inserter/compressor was broken near where it is secured to the instrument body with screws.A functionality assessment was not performed due to the damaged condition of the returned system inserter/compressor, which was removed from distributable inventory.A dhr review was performed for the instrument complaint lot and there were no manufacturing anomalies identified.The device lot met all required specifications prior to being released to distributable inventory.This lot has been available for distribution since 5/16/2018.The root cause of this complaint cannot be reliably determined.The complaint investigation suggests it may be possible for the male spring of a system inserter/compressor to be broken if the 420 stainless steel was bent.The male spring of the system inserter/compressor could be bent if the male and female spring did not appropriately engage during compression, or if it were bent physically to get additional handle resistance.There have not been any other complaints of a similar nature in the past 12 months.The manufacturer will continue to monitor this instrument for complaints from the field.

• Brand Name: AXLE INTERSPINOUS FUSION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SPINOUS PROCESS PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): XTANT MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.; 664 cruiser lane; belgrade MT 59714
• Manufacturer (Section G): XTANT MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.; 664 cruiser lane; belgrade MT 59714
• Manufacturer Contact: rebecca lennemann ; 664 cruiser lane; belgrade, MT 59714
• MDR Report Key: 15764560
• MDR Text Key: 307889590
• Report Number: 3005031160-2022-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PEK
• UDI-Device Identifier: M697X06015201
• UDI-Public: M697X06015201
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K130438
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: X060-1520
• Device Lot Number: 11614
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male