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N/A 6971156Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · INSTRUMENT 6971156 IMPLANT INSERTER 6MM · 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 00721902991998), received between Dec 30, 2025 and Mar 12, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Fell1
  • Mechanical Problem1

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.

  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Mechanical Problem; Device Fell

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT HAVING CERVICAL DISC PROSTHESIS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SPRING OF THE HOLDER JUMPED OUT DUE TO A WELD SEAM COMING LOOSE ISSUE, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT TO FALL APART COMPLETELY. AS A RESULT, THE SURGERY DURATION WAS EXTENDED BY ONE HOUR LONGER THAN PLANNED, AND THE PATIENT REMAINED UNDER ANESTHESIA FOR AN ADDITIONAL HOUR. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVED A TWO-LEVEL IMPLANT. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24577505 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES (MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE, HEALTHCARE PROVIDER) REGARDING A DEVICE USED FOR POSTER IOR FIXATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTUMENT DISASSEMBLED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23919537 ↗

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