N/A 5480131VRecalls & reported problems
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SHAFT 5480131V PROVISIONAL DRVR 6.35 HEX · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994429773), received between Apr 6, 2022 and May 2, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Break
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE FACILITY VIA A MEDTRONIC REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A DRIVER TO BE USED IN AN UNKNOWN SPINAL THERAPY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER TIP WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THE EVENT. THE REPORTED PRODUCT WAS USED MULTIPLE TIMES. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED/ ANTICIPATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19228041 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2022Break; Break
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT WITH PRE-OPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE. PROCEDURE OR THERAPY PERFORMED WAS L3-5 OLIF, L3-5 POSTERIOR LUMBAR FUSION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO FRAGMENT LEFT IN THE PATIENT. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS REPORTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT. PRODUCT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14018849 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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