MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 9561524

Device Problem Device Operational Issue (2914)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/10/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent discectomy due to spinal stenosis.During the procedure, the flexible arm could not be fixed.The product came in contact with the patient.No patient complications were reported as a result of the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: it appears the ¿cups¿ inside the joints of the flex arm are worn and will no longer lock up when tightened.This is consistent with anticipated wear.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Type of Device: 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: stacie ziemba ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 9013963133
• MDR Report Key: 7624137
• MDR Text Key: 111837615
• Report Number: 1030489-2018-00874
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 9561524
• Device Lot Number: MY15K002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/03/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1