Post-operative pain and implant migration are listed in the device instructions for use (ifu) and in the procedural technique guide as known possible adverse effects associated with use of the system.Available images of the original procedure and at subsequent post-op time points were reviewed.It appears that the implant was not fully locked at the time of implantation, with the middle component not fully seated in the groove with the implant outers.In addition, the lock wire looks to be broken at its joint with the backstop.Since the primary locking feature (engagement of the middle component into the outer components) and the secondary locking feature (the lock wire) both failed, there was no means to prevent migration of the middle member.Reviewing the images of the retrieved device confirmed that the implant was not properly locked.These intraoperative factors would explain implant disassembly and migration.A review of the lot history record confirmed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have caused or contributed to this event.This appears to be an isolated incident and will be monitored.
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During a follow-up visit at 17 weeks post-op on (b)(6) 2017, radiographs revealed that a luna 14 mm lordotic implant at l5/s1 had disassembled, with the middle migrating posteriorly into the spinal canal and creating pain.The physician decided to revise that level via an anterior approach.
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