Model Number 101-9812 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 03/30/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported during a superion indirect decompression system procedure it was noticed that the implant was stuck on hardware where patient had a fusion at l5-s1.The physician tried to deploy but realized he was stuck and tried to loosen the implant and never engaged with driver.
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Event Description
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It was reported during a superion indirect decompression system procedure it was noticed that the implant was stuck on hardware where patient had a fusion at l5-s1.The physician tried to deploy but realized he was stuck and tried to loosen the implant and never engaged with driver.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned device was analyzed and visual examination revealed that the spindle cap was completely detached from the implant body.The damage was sufficient to prevent functional testing.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event was confirmed.The probable cause is traced to unintended use error caused or contributed to event.The damage to implant indicates failure was due to deployment against resistance.
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