| Model Number |
436013B |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/12/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 multiple sources (manufacturer representative, user facility) regarding a device used for spinal thera py.It was reported that while assembling the tray, it was noticed the cage was not expanding properly.It was not opening and closing smoothly like it is supposed too. there was no patient involvement reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, h3, h6 h3.Device evaluation summary: product analysis #707592376:part # 436013b, lot # ca23a188 visual and optical inspection of the centerpiece expander did not reveal any damages that would hinder the implant from expanding and collapsing.Functional inspection with a sample 13mm inserter confirmed the implant was able to connect and engage, expand and close without any grinding or restrictions.The implant appears to function as intended.No fault found.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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