(b)(4).Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that on: (b)(6) 2007: patient presented with preoperative diagnosis of cervical spondylosis with cervical stenosis with myelopathy, c5-6,c6-7,c7-t1, underwent micro anterior cervical decompression, discectomy with peek graft fusion c5-6, c6-7, c7-t1 with anterior cervical plating c5 through t1 with a bmp.Indications: symptoms radiating into both arms as well hyperreflexia of the lower extremities, weakness of lower extremities.Per operative report: ¿¿peek was filled with bmp.Initially a 5 mm at c5-6 and 6 mm at c6-7 and c7-t1 measured and then tapped into place.At this time the 60 mm endocervical plate, at the appropriate level and length, the screws were placed from c5 through t1 into the space.An x-ray was taken and found good placement of screws.The patient was taken to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.¿ post-op, patient complained of discogenic low back pain with spinal stenosis.For which, patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2013.
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