MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MSD DEGGENDORF MFG DIVERGENCE¿ ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED F

Model Number	G6626525
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis :part # g6626525 : lot # h5847623 visual and optical inspection revealed the implant was returned damaged.The implant has cracked on both sides next to where the release/lock mechanism is.The implant is fragile and can be overloaded.It appears the implants structural integrity was overloaded during the implantation procedure.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.
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having spinal therapy for unknown indication.It was reported that surgeon performed a combined anterior and posterior cervical fracture and dislocation reduction and internal fixation.After posterior screw rod fixation was performed first, anterior cervical product stand alone was used in the anterior approach.When holding the fusion cage with a holder tool and inserting it into the intervertebral space, tap the fusion cage toward the posterior edge of the vertebral body to insert.A break occurred.After replacing the fusion cage, it broke again when the surgeon hit it.When replacing the third fusion cage, it was implanted normally and completed the surgery.This surgery caused two screws to deform and two cages to break.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.

• Brand Name: DIVERGENCE¿ ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED F
• Manufacturer (Section D): MSD DEGGENDORF MFG; wertstrasse 17; deggendorf 94469 ; GM 94469
• Manufacturer (Section G): MSD DEGGENDORF MFG; wertstrasse 17; deggendorf 94469 ; GM 94469
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 19527106
• Report Number: 1030489-2024-00669
• Device Sequence Number: 15340883
• Product Code: OVE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169337558
• UDI-Public: 00643169337558
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141599
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/13/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G6626525
• Device Catalogue Number: G6626525
• Device Lot Number: H5847623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown