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CD Horizon® Spinal System 55740006540Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SCREW 55740006540 5.5/6 MAS 6.5X40 CC S · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994995148), received between Dec 22, 2021 and Dec 22, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2

Patient problems

  • Fever2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 22, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    ON (B)(6) 2021 MPXR-901578 (FOR, REP, HCP): INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT HAVING PLIF SPINAL THERAPY AT L4/5 FOR LCS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 2MM THE CAGE BACKED OUT. AS AN ADDITIONAL SURGERY THE CAGE WAS REMOVED AND ILIUM INSERTED. THE SCREWS ON BOTH SIDES OF L5 BECAME LOOSE. THE PATIENT HAS A FEVER AND IS SUSPECTED OF BEING INFECTED. THERE WAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Fever

    MAUDE report 13058556 ↗
  • InjuryDec 22, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT HAVING PLIF SPINAL THERAPY AT L4/5 FOR LCS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 2MM THE CAGE BACKED OUT. AS AN ADDITIONAL SURGERY THE CAGE WAS REMOVED AND ILIUM INSERTED. THE SCREWS ON BOTH SIDES OF L5 BECAME LOOSE. THE PATIENT HAS A FEVER AND IS SUSPECTED OF BEING INFECTED. THERE WAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Fever

    MAUDE report 13058550 ↗

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