| Model Number |
G6626746 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/10/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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G2: country of origin is india.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via manufacturer representative regarding spinal product used for spinal therapy.It was reported that the divergence cage was found to be broken before implantation.After confirming the size, opened the packet and attempted to fix the cage in the instrument for implantation, at which point it was discovered to be broken.There was no patient involved in the event and no further complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis of part# g6626746, lot# h5886388 visual and optical inspection revealed the implant was returned damaged.The implant has cracked next to where the release/lock mechanism is.The implant is fragile and can be overloaded.It appears the implants structural integrity was overloaded during the implantation procedure.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.
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