A dhr review could not be performed due to the lot number of the device not being identified.It is unknown how the system implant was damaged post-operatively.Post-operative implant malfunctions are listed as a possible adverse event related to implantation of the device in the system ifu.The system ifu potential adverse events section includes, ".The implant may loosen, deform, break, fatigue, or move, which may necessitate another surgery to correct the problem; and instruments also may break or malfunction in use, which may cause damage to the operative site or adjacent structures." it may be possible for the system implant to malfunction post-operatively if excessive force was applied to the device.The root cause of this complaint cannot be reliably determined.There has been one other complaint of similar nature in the past 12 months.The manufacturer will continue to monitor this product family for complaints from the field.
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The manufacturer was made aware of a device malfunction on 12/20/2023.It was reported that a patient came into the surgeon's office and presented with back pain.X-ray imaging confirmed a previously placed device had malfunctioned on the anterior portion of the device, for an index procedure performed (b)(6) 2012.It was reported the clinical course of action would be to remove the malfunctioned device and perform fusion if necessary, although no revision procedure has yet been scheduled.No additional information was able to be provided on the reported implant malfunction.
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