CD HORIZON X10 CROSSLINK
Report
- Report Number
- 1030489-2021-00202
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 16, 2021
- Date of Event
- August 10, 2020
- Report Date
- February 16, 2021
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00721902766404
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CH
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
PRODUCT ANALYSIS: PART # 8110540, LOT #: ID10H005 VISUAL AND OPTICAL INSPECTION REVEALED THE TIP OF THE COUNTERTORQUE HAS BEEN DAMAGED. THE EDGES HAVE BEEN WORN DOWN AND DEFORMED THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS CONSISTENT WITH REPEATED USE OVERTIME. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL VIA MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT WITH LUMBAR FIXATION AND FUSION DUE TO LUMBAR DEGENERATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CROSSLINK SCREW CAP WAS FOUND BROKEN DURING X-RAY BEFORE THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL, AND A PART OF THE SCREW CAP FELL ON THE EPIDURAL OF THE LUMBAR SPINE. THE NUT OF THE X10 CROSSLINK WAS ABNORMALLY BROKEN AND BROKE IN THE PATIENT'S BODY AFTER THE SURGERY. CROSSLINK REMAINS IMPLANTED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229670 | CD HORIZON X10 CROSSLINK | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | LXH | MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC | 8110540 | ID10H005 | 00721902766404 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 YR |