MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC TRANSLACE; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	8350316
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis: product# 8350316; lot# gb10m001 visual and optical examination identified that the tabs at the top of the handle near the shaft has broken off.This is consistent with bend tress overload.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 a manufacturer representative regarding a device used in spinal therapy.It was reported that the both of break-off drivers have the same failure.Over the course of use over multiple years the internal tabs that retain the set screws inside the driver shaft have broken off.Therefore, the drivers do not retain the break-offs appropriately.If the driver is turned upside down, they would fall out.There was no patient involved in this event so, no further complications were reported/anticipated.

• Brand Name: TRANSLACE
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 21289640
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00513
• Device Sequence Number: 9530137
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994282873
• UDI-Public: 00613994282873
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/01/2025

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: 8350316
• Device Catalogue Number: 8350316
• Device Lot Number: GB10M001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/08/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2010
• 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