| Model Number |
6550004 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/22/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis of part#: 6550004, lot#: kh19j882 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.The damage to the driver is consistent with torsional overload.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 user facility via a manufacturer representative regarding a device used for spinal therapy.It was reported that during inspection of instruments in sterile processing prior to sterilization, each showed signs of wear and stripping at the instrument tip.There was no patient involved and no further complications or symptoms reported.
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