Catalog Number UNK_SPN |
Device Problems
Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Material Disintegration (1177); Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problems
Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348)
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Event Date 03/17/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that " i had a plating system failure after only two years.During my second surgery the surgeon noted that the plate and screws has disintegrated and the my spinal cord was filled with metallosis.I am wondering if you have had other failure with this equipment.I am a young health female and had no other reason for such nonunion and plate disintegration.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Risk assessment; device inspection could not be performed as no device was returned.No lot # was provided.The event could not be confirmed nor the root cause of the reported event determined because no device and/or insufficient information was provided for review.
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Event Description
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It was reported that " i had a plating system failure after only two years.During my second surgery the surgeon noted that the plate and screws has disintegrated and the my spinal cord was filled with metallosis.I am wondering if you have had other failure with this equipment.I am a young health female and had no other reason for such nonunion and plate disintegration.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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