MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC SOLERA 4.75 PERCUTANEOUS RODS; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	5484823
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis: part # 5484823, lot # rs13l006 visual inspection confirmed the entire torx tip of instrument has been sheared off optical examination of the fracture surface revealed a fairly flat fracture surface and circular material flow.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 provider (hcp) via a medtronic representative regarding a patient implanted with a screw using multiple drivers in an l3-l5 plif for an unknown spinal indication.It was reported that a large diameter screw was trying to be advanced further into the pedicle during a routine plif procedure.After encountering resistance and trying to force the screw further, the distal tip of the screw driver broke.As the hcp tried more and more drivers, more screw drivers were being broken in attempt to move the implanted screw.There were no patient symptoms or complications as a result of this event.No further complications were reported/ anticipated.

• Brand Name: SOLERA 4.75 PERCUTANEOUS RODS
• 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: 21442450
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-00907
• Device Sequence Number: 4605936
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994803092
• UDI-Public: 00613994803092
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2025

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: 5484823
• Device Catalogue Number: 5484823
• Device Lot Number: RS13L006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2014
• 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: Male