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MDT PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO, MED REL CD HORIZON® SPINAL SYSTEM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERLAMINAL
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| Model Number |
7540020 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Defective Device (2588)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis of part # 7540020, lot # h5908736 - visual and optical inspection confirmed the threads of the screw have been damaged.The thread crest and flank damage appears to have initiated at the start of the thread, and is consistent around the damaged portion of the thread.This type of damage is consistent with misalignment of the set screw threads during construct assembly.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 healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having posterior open thoracolumbar spine procedure, posterior open direct decompression for lumbar posterior disc herniation.It was reported that when screwing the set screw during the operation, there was an obvious defect in the product thread and the set screw could not be screwed.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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