| 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 |
12/31/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1: initial reporter details are unknown h3: product analysis: part # 6550004; lot # k25e1188 visual examination confirmed the instrument tip has broken.Optical examination of the fracture surface revealed a fairly flat fracture surface with circular material flow.This type of damage 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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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from multiple sources (manufacturer representative, healthcare provider) regarding a device used for spinal therapy.It was reported that the driver was stripped.There was no patient involved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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