| Model Number |
5484336 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/26/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis: product id# 5484336; lot# fa16f001 visual and optical examination identified it appears that part of the driver's tip has been sheared off and the rest of the tip is twisted.The metal deformation gives indication that the failure was the result of torsional overload.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having tlif l45.It was reported that during the final tightning of the set screws, the tip of the driver broke off.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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