MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. DRIVER 9735023 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 9735024

Device Problems Bent (1059); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/16/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A medtronic representative reported that, while in a spine procedure, the site noted their 5.5/6.0 solera driver was damaged.No further details regarding the damage, or how it occurred, were provided.A second instrument tray was opened and a driver from that tray was used to move forward with navigation.There was no delay in the procedure.The surgeon completed the procedure with the use of the navigation system.There was no impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

Return requested.No parts have been received by manufacturer for analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: on 13-oct-2015, it was noticed that a previous mdr submission contained incorrect information with regards to the common device name, product code and/or pma/510(k).This mdr is being submitted to correct this information.There is no new information to change the patient information, event description or manufacturer narrative that was previously reported.

• Brand Name: DRIVER 9735023 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027 9710
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027 9710
• Manufacturer Contact: nicholas mcnabb ; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7208902439
• MDR Report Key: 4776131
• MDR Text Key: 5953911
• Report Number: 1723170-2015-00603
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K124004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative,company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/09/2015

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: Physician
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735024
• Device Lot Number: 140412
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/15/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/09/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Weight: 68