MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG CENTERPIECE¿ PLATE FIXATION SYSTEM; ORTHOSIS, SPINE, PLATE, LAMINOPLASTY, METAL

Model Number	8532065
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from a healthcare professional via manufacturer representative regarding a screw used in cervical laminoplasty for cervical myelopathy.It was reported that the surgeon had implanted screw through centerpiece plate and the head ended up snapping off.It is possible that the amount of torque he was applying was too much for the screw and it broke.A fragment of the implant or instrument is remaining in the patient - the shaft of the screw (5mm) is still in bone.No negative effect to the patient.No patient symptoms were reported.No additional surgery or treatment was needed.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6 - neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.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.

• Brand Name: CENTERPIECE¿ PLATE FIXATION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOSIS, SPINE, PLATE, LAMINOPLASTY, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG; barrio marianna rd 909, km0.4; humacao PR 00792
• Manufacturer (Section G): MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG; barrio marianna rd 909, km0.4; humacao PR 00792
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21186579
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00238
• Device Sequence Number: 19908542
• Product Code: NQW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000552190
• UDI-Public: 00763000552190
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K212428
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8532065
• Device Catalogue Number: 8532065
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2025
• 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 Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 113 KG