MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC. METRX SYSTEM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	9561524
Medical Device Problem Code	Product Quality Problem (1506)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis #709021922, part # 9561524, lot # my22e002 visual inspection revealed the flex arm was returned with no missing or disassembled components.Functional evaluation confirmed the handle was able to be tightened and loosened but the flex arm was not able to maintain the position once tightened.The internal locking mechanism seems to be worn from repeated use.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 multiple sources (manufacturer representative, distributor) regarding a device used for spinal therapy.It was reported that the instruments was used in spine procedures and, after an update to the locking area in which the lock material changed from metal to plastic, the product performance was alleged to be deficient and less durable than previously.The product was reported to have been utilized correctly according to the instructions for use/labeling.There was no patient involved.

• Brand Name: METRX SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL 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: 25481430
• Report Number: 3003120897-2026-01004
• Device Sequence Number: 13342878
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902974816
• UDI-Public: (01)00721902974816(11)220609(10)MY22E002
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2026

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: 9561524
• Device Catalogue Number: 9561524
• Device Lot Number: MY22E002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/15/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2022
• 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