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

Model Number	9560524
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanics Altered (2984)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having micro endoscopic discectomy therapy lumbar disc herniation.It was reported that during the operation on 2nd sep 2026, the distal end was reported to have rotated, preventing the tubular retractor from being connected at the optimal position.On 3rd sep 2026, review of photographs confirmed that the distal end had shifted into a slightly rotated position. there was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: evaluation of the returned device was not completed at the time of this report.A follow up report will be sent when analysis is complete.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.

• 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 ; +1(763)526-5677
• MDR Report Key: 50865337
• Report Number: 3003120897-2026-01603
• Device Sequence Number: 18809885
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902322556
• 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,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

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: 9560524
• Device Catalogue Number: 9560524
• Device Lot Number: MY25F001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/07/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2025
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown