MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC INFUSE BONE GRAFT; FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Burning Sensation (2146); Tingling (2171)

Event Date 05/19/2012

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported via medwatch (report no.Mw5041739) that on (b)(6) 2012, the patient was implanted with rh-bmp2/acs.2 weeks post-op, the patient experienced dizzy spells, suffered falls and head injury from syncope.Other side effects also included slurred speech, burning sensation in left hip, tingling in the toes, problems with balancing, poor muscle coordination in hands and chronic pain.The patient reported that these negative side effects had affected his ability to work and perform daily activities of living.The patient was bedridden and constantly in pain.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.

• Brand Name: INFUSE BONE GRAFT
• Type of Device: FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC; 4340 swinea rd; memphis TN 38118
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK; 1800 pyramid place; memphis TN 38132
• Manufacturer Contact: greg anglin ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 9013963133
• MDR Report Key: 4927042
• MDR Text Key: 6032283
• Report Number: 1030489-2015-01521
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/23/2015

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2015
• 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): Other