MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC TRANSLACE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	7480131
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E: first name and last name of initial reporter is unknown.H3: product analysis of part# 7480131 lot# ma05k041 visual and optical examination identified that the center prongs of the driver have been compressed and bent not allowing it to retain the screw anymore.This appears to be the result of repeated use overtime.This is consistent with anticipated wear.H11: this regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.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 a user facility (uf) via manufacturer representative regarding a spinal product that was used in an unknown spinal therapy.It was reported that the drivers were broken, torque limiting handle will not torque out and screw falls out from driver.There was no patient involved in the event and no further complications or symptoms were reported.Additional information was received via manufacturer representative that the reported products were already used before.

• Brand Name: TRANSLACE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC; 4340 swinea rd; memphis TN 38118
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC; 4340 swinea rd; memphis TN 38118
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21186261
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00226
• Device Sequence Number: 12912109
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902853579
• UDI-Public: 00721902853579
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/18/2025

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: Other
• Device Model Number: 7480131
• Device Catalogue Number: 7480131
• Device Lot Number: MA05K041
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2005
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown