MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO KYPHON EXPRESS¿ II INFLATABLE BONE TAMP; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number	KEX102EB
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Product Quality Problem (1506)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G2: country of origin is japan.H3 - evaluation of the returned device was not completed at the time of this report.A follow up report will be sent when analysis is complete.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 undergoing bkp- balloon kyphoplasty for lumbar vertebral compression fracture.It was reported that the balloon did not enter through the introducer. the opposite side was also tested, but in the same manner, t here was a strong catch at the narrowing part of the oster introducer and did not proceed. the stylet and the drill were able to be operated without any problems with the operating introducer.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.(b)(4)): additional information received from manufacturer representative that the event is an initial defect which concludes that the device have manufacturing issues.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis for part # kex102eb; lot # 227492612 visual inspection confirmed the ibt shaft has been bent and the balloon tip has been unfolded which makes it difficult to pass through the cannula.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.

• Brand Name: KYPHON EXPRESS¿ II INFLATABLE BONE TAMP
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 20681625
• Report Number: 9612164-2024-05271
• Device Sequence Number: 18002226
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000026882
• UDI-Public: 00763000026882
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123771
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2025

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 Expiration Date: 08/14/2025
• Device Model Number: KEX102EB
• Device Catalogue Number: KEX102EB
• Device Lot Number: 227492612
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2023
• 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