Visual inspection of the device confirmed the distal arm had detached and separated from the shaft.The distal arm was not returned with the device.The distal arm of the inserter is a subcomponent which features an ipsilateral prong that attaches to the interbody spacer during insertion.This type of damage may be caused when force is applied during impaction/insertion of the interbody spacer causing the distal arm to detach from the shaft.Review of the device history record indicates the device conformed to dimensional specifications at the time of manufacturing with no non-conformities reported.Labeling review: "warnings/cautions/precautions: potential risks identified with the use of these fusion devices, which may require additional surgery, include device component failure, loss of fixation, pseudoarthrosis (i.E.Non-union), fracture of the vertebra, neurological injury, and/or vascular or visceral injury." "possible adverse effects: possible adverse effects include: 1.Initial or delayed loosening, bending, dislocation, and/or breakage of device components.".
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