inforMED
InjuryGAD

BODY ASSEMBLY

Received May 18, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2026

Report 0001822565-2026-01601 · MDR key 25199677

Device

Generic name

Retractor

Catalog number

00403304301

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Nerve Damage

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN JAPAN. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE RETRACTOR WAS INSERTED TOO DEEPLY, RESULTING IN SCIATIC NERVE PARALYSIS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.