| Model Number |
436013B |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 undergoing anterior ce rvical corpectomy spinal therapy.Levels implanted at c5.It was reported that when trying to lock the implant when it was expanded, the locking mechanism was abnormally difficult to turn an d centerpiece wouldn't lock.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.Additional information received from manufacturer representative that the device was new and not used before.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis of product#436013b; lot # ca22f056 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 inserter confirmed the implant was able to connect and engage, expand, and close without any grinding or restrictions.The cage set screw appears to have been backed and out threaded back in causing the thread damage.The set screw is not made to be backed out all the way.The cage is no longer able to be locked into position due to the damaged threads and the damaged hex on the screw.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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