| Model Number |
5484306 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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 rep orted that, the instruments were broken.There was no patient involvement reported.No further complications reported regarding the event.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis of part # 5484306 ; lot # k23f1146 visual inspection confirms the entire torx tip of instrument has been sheared off and the attachment pin to the internal bushing has broken.Optical examination of the fracture surface revealed a fairly flat fracture surface and circular material flow.The damage to the driver is consistent with 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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