CD HORIZON® SPINAL SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3003120897-2026-00297
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 25, 2026
- Date of Event
- February 5, 2026
- Report Date
- April 2, 2026
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00763000583750
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
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.
H3: PRODUCT ANALYSIS #(B)(4):PART # 5599130, LOT # K22H1251 VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL EXAMINATION CONFIRMED THE LOCKING INSERTER IS WORN FROM REPEATED USE. 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.
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES (MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE, USER FACILITY) REGARDING AN INSERTER USED FOR SPINAL THERAPY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT WOULD NO LONGER PROVISIONALLY HOLD THE SCREW HEAD, THE TULIP FELL OFF AND WOULD NOT SELF RETAIN, AND THE INSTRUMENT WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE USED IN SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451856 | CD HORIZON® SPINAL SYSTEM | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | LXH | MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC. | 5599130 | K22H1251 | 00763000583750 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |