| Model Number |
559200008 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Fragmentation (1261); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.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 healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having spinal therapy.It was reported that, while final tightening set screw, surgeon reported finding small metal shard after breaking set screw off.The procedure was a posterior lumbar fusion.The case was an l3-5.The event happened while final tightening the right l4 screw.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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