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CD HORIZON® Spinal System 54840045540Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SCREW 54840045540 4.75 ATS MAS 5.5X40 · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00643169438736), received between Mar 27, 2019 and Mar 27, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 27, 2019Break; Break

    PROCEDURE- SCHEDULED AS A L4-5 FUSION, THE SURGEON ENDED UP DOING A L3-5 FUSION LEVELS IMPLANTED: L4-5 IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRA-OP, THE SCREW WAS BROKEN WHILE BREAKING OFF THE SET SCREW. THE SURGEON THEN REMOVED THE SET SCREW AND BONE SCREW AT L4, AS WELL AS THE ROD. HE THEN PLACED A NEW SCREW AT L3, AND PLACED A ROD FROM L3-L5. THE PRODUCT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THERE WAS A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL SURGERY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8455005 ↗

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