Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having posterior spinal fusion l1-s2 for ddd.Patient medical history: hypertension, hep a, pre-diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, bph, gerd, sleep apnea it was reported that the setscrews were final tightened onto the rod. set screws popped off so it needed to be revised.An additional surgery is required for extension to t11 and revision of rods. it is unknown when exactly the setscrews popped off.It was discovered in post operative x-ray during a clinic visit.Initial surgery date is unknown at this time.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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