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

Model Number	6956201
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of part # (b)(4).Lot # fa18e006 visual and optical examination identified the hex on the tip of the instrument is stripped.Optical inspection revealed the edges of the hex have been deformed/rounded off.This type of damage is consistent with torsional 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 healthcare professional via manufacturer representative regarding a screwdriver.It was reported that the end is broken.There was no patient involvement.The device was used previously.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.

• Brand Name: VERTEX
• 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: 21362558
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00754
• Device Sequence Number: 15566251
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885074234670
• UDI-Public: 00885074234670
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/12/2025

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: 6956201
• Device Catalogue Number: 6956201
• Device Lot Number: FA10G017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/09/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2010
• 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