| Model Number |
5330018 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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 or Problem Description
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Information was received from a consumer via field representative regarding a patient who undergone spinal therapy with an indication of adult scoliosis; pso correction for deformity.It was reported that while placing solera mas into a previous hole, the path was very hard bone.The screwdriver stripped while placing the screws.L2-s2 revision and extension of previous construct.Multi-level tlif was performed.There was no device breakage.Product utilized correctly according to the directions given in the ifu/labeling.There was no surgical delay.No patient symptoms or complications as a result of this event.No treatment or additional surgery performed as a result of this event.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis part# 5330018, lot# em18j012 visual inspection confirmed approximately 2mm of the instrument tip has been broken off, consistent with interface during usage.The remaining torx tip has been twisted.Fracture surface analysis revealed a fairly flat fracture surface and circular material flow.This type of damage is consistent with torsional overload.H6: update eval.Code method and eval.Code result post analysis 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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