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436120B |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/09/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product was not 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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient presented with l4 osteoporotic vertebral fracture; and underwent anterior replacement of l4 vertebral body.The angle of the implant was fixed at an appropriate angle.On an unknown date, post-op, the angle of the adjustable end cap appeared to have changed.The implant was considered to have migrated.Hence, a revision surgery was performed, in which the implant was removed and was replaced with a new one (manufactured by another company).The surgeon reported that the patient is recovering.
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Event or Problem Description
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Anterior lumbar fixation was performed on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, h6 (result and conclusion codes changed).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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: product analysis: visual and optical inspection of the centerpiece expander did not reveal any damages that would hinder the implant from expanding.Functional inspection with a sample 20/25mm inserter confirmed the implant was able to connect and engage, expand and close without any grinding or restrictions.The implant appears to function as intended.No fault found.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.
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