| Model Number |
G6626526 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2026
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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 healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having spinal therapy.It was reported that during spinal surgery involving placement of an interbody implant and screws, the interbody implant was tamped to achieve appropriate positioning before placement of the left-sided screw.During attempted placement of the left-sided screw, the locking mechanism appeared irregular.The surgeon removed the screw and interbody implant, and the interbody implant was observed to be fractured near the center locking mechanism.The interbody implant was replaced with one replacement product.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.Additional information was received that there was no issue to the screw in this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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