ENDOSKELETON¿ TT INTERBODY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3003120897-2026-00393
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 10, 2026
- Date of Event
- October 1, 2024
- Report Date
- March 10, 2026
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC.
- Product Code
- HWR
- UDI-DI
- 00191375030195
- PMA / PMN Number
- K083714
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
H3: PRODUCT ANALYSIS OF PART # 4200-1035, LOT # Y161228 VISUAL AND OPTICAL INSPECTION CONFIRMED THE THREADS OF THE STRAIGHT INSERTER HAVE BEEN DAMAGED/BROKEN. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE FROM FROM OVERLOAD DURING THE REMOVAL PROCESS OF ONE OF THE CAGES. THIS REGULATORY REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED DUE TO RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW. 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 HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT HAVING SPINAL THERAPY. PRE-OP DIAGNOSIS WAS LUMBAR STENOSIS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE TT INSERTER WAS USED TO PLACE THE CAGE. THEN IT WAS USED TO REATTACH TO BACK CAGE OUT. IN THE PROCESS THE INNER SHAFT¿S THREADED TIP WAS DAMAGED. LEVELS TREATED WERE L5-S1. PROCEDURE OR TECHNIQUE PERFORMED WAS POSTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION/TRANSFORAMINAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED. PIECE OF THREAD FROM INSERTER TIP WAS SHEARED OFF.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39138 | ENDOSKELETON¿ TT INTERBODY SYSTEM | DRIVER, PROSTHESIS | HWR | MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC. | 4200-1035 | Y161228 | 00191375030195 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR | Female |