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

Model Number	9561524
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanics Altered (2984)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3: event date is unknown.E1: first name and last name of initial reporter is unknown.G2: the country of the event is japan.H3: product analysis of part: 9561524, lot no: my21f001 during the incoming inspection, deformation of the handle screw thread was observed.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, user facility) regarding a device used for spinal thera py.It was reported that even when the disc was tightened, the instrument was not fixated.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.

• Brand Name: METRX II
• 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: 25662311
• Report Number: 3003120897-2026-01109
• Device Sequence Number: 10406402
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902974816
• UDI-Public: (01)00721902974816(11)210617(10)MY21F001
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/29/2026

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: Other
• Device Model Number: 9561524
• Device Catalogue Number: 9561524
• Device Lot Number: MY21F001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2021
• 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