Information was received from healthcare professional via field representative regarding patient with pre-op diagnosis- degenerative scoliosis involved in the sacroiliac joint and thoracolumbar spine (lower spine, middle spine).Levels implanted- l2/3.It was reported that during operation, after inserting the cage to the l2/3 level, the inserter was reattached for additional insertion and the insertion was attempted, but it did not move, and the cage broke from the attachment part when hit with a hammer.Fragment remains in the patient body.Broken parts were collected and discarded (blood contamination).The cage main body was left in patient¿s body.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.On 2022-feb-07, received additional information that there is no plan for revision surgery to explant the broken fragment from the patient's body.Fragment remained at the implanted level- l2/3.
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