The information provided from the reporter indicates that the pdl inlay has expelled from the inferior endplate.The reason for expulsion is unknown according to the surgeon.The pdl was intended to be removed and replaced; however, patient anatomy prohibited the safe removal of the device.The patient's iliac vein could not be mobilized to allow safe access to the pdl level.The surgeon aborted the procedure, leaving the pdl implant in place.Dhr review was not completed as no device identification was provided.The rate of complaints was found to be within allowable limits per the risk assessment.The associated risks for this complaint were identified and found to be mitigated.No further investigation could be performed as no device or x-ray images were provided from the case.The investigation could not determine a cause for the inlay expulsion.If additional information becomes available regarding this submission, follow up reports will be submitted as appropriate.
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