MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC INFUSE BONE GRAFT; FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET
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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2007, the patient underwent spine fusion surgery on the thoracic and lumbar region at levels t4-s1.The patient was implanted with rhbmp-2 collagen sponge which was applied from posterior approach.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was used to fuse more than one level of the spine and was placed outside a cage (i.E.In the posterolateral gutters).Post-op, the patient complained of progressively worsening low back pain with radiculopathy in her lower extremities, due to which patient underwent for 4 revision surgeries.The patient underwent spine fusion surgery on the thoracic and lumbar regions at levels t12-s1.The patient was implanted with rhbmp-2 collagen sponge to the thoracic spine which was applied from posterolateral approach.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was used to fuse more than one level of the spine and was placed outside a cage (i.E.In the posterolateral gutters).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4): neither the device nor applicable medical records or imaging studies were returned nor provided for evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event Description
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It was reported that on: (b)(6) 2008: patient presented with pre-op diagnoses: nonunion, flat back deformity, spinal stenosis.Procedure: removal of segmental spinal instrumentation.Exploration of fusion, spinal segmental instrumentation t4-s1.Bilateral iliac fixation.T12-s1 bilateral posterolateral fusion with local autogenous bone, 2 large kits, bmp and 10 cc of bone graft matrix.Per operative notes: two large kits of bmp and 10 cc of bone graft matrix were placed.No other information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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