MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC ELEVATE¿ SPINAL SYSTEM; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	NAV2132
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis: part # nav2132, lot # dn17g001.Visual and optical inspection revealed the elevate inserter has broken at the inner threaded ring where the shaft and handle interface.The break has occurred at the locking tab cutouts.A microscopic analysis of the fracture surface indicates a brittle fracture.The fracture appears to have occurred from the material attempting to shift during compression.This is consistent with the instrument being struck from the back side.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 manufacturer representative regarding an event which occurred prior to use.It was reported that the instrument tips were bent.There was no patient involvement reported.

• Brand Name: ELEVATE¿ SPINAL SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC 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: 22628508
• Report Number: 1030489-2025-02509
• Device Sequence Number: 18139969
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169771000
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169771000(11)171012(10)DN17G001
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K163581
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/28/2025

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: NAV2132
• Device Catalogue Number: NAV2132
• Device Lot Number: DN17G001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/03/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2017
• 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