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

Model Number	2942015
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from a manufacturer representative regarding an event which occurred post-op.It was reported that the instrument was used in surgery and was found in instrument room with the cup of of the curette broke off. there was no patient involvement reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis: part # 2942015, lot # nm11g0121 visual inspection confirmed the tip of the curette has broken due to bend stress overload.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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: DIRECT LATERAL INSTRUMENTS
• 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: 21191928
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00277
• Device Sequence Number: 8740390
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994866684
• UDI-Public: 00613994866684
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/21/2025

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: 2942015
• Device Catalogue Number: 2942015
• Device Lot Number: NM11G0121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/05/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2011
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown