Results: visual, dimensional and functional analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.No lot # was provided, so a manufacturing record review could not be performed.Conclusion: the root cause of the event cannot be determined conclusively from the information given.X-ray image was provided but image is not clear.Factors that may have contributed to failure: incorrect alignment of rod in tulip head, inadequate length of the rod (too short) for the construct, repeated fatigue/instantaneous loading, inadequate tightening of the blockers.
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