MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC T2 STRATOSPHERE EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY SYSTEM; SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE

Model Number	436013C
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having spinal therapy.It was reported that when the implant would not final tighten, the cage was removed from the patient and attempted to engage the locking screw using inserter outside of the patient.The cage expansion locking screw would not thread properly, leading to inability to final tighten cage at correct expansion.The inserter final tightening driver would not engage properly with locking screw on cages, unable to final tighten with inserter.The screw driver partially stripped and unable to get good engagement with final tightening driver on inserter.The torque handle may have contributed to the implant having difficultly locking expansion.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.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.

• Brand Name: T2 STRATOSPHERE EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
• 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: 21581793
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-01307
• Device Sequence Number: 13128328
• Product Code: MQP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000856267
• UDI-Public: 00763000856267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173125
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2025

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: 436013C
• Device Catalogue Number: 436013C
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown