| Model Number |
6973060 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/11/2026
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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 multiple sources (manufacturer representative, healthcare provider) regarding a device used for cervic al arthroplasty spinal therapy at c5/6.It was reported that the inserters had difficulty seating all four inserter dimples into the interbody.Three of four dimples could be seated, but a snug fit could not be achieved before tightening the locking knob to secure the implant.There was difficulty attaching and locking the implant, including tightening the locking knob.The inserter prongs or dimples were suspected to be bent or unaligned; however, no visible damage was confirmed.There was no patient involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4: lot# is unknown; udi is unknown 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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