Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Information was received from a healthcare provider via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient with pre-operative diagnosis of adult scoliosis it was reported that post-op, there was a protrusion on the skin.The patient had no symptoms and no fever.When the doctor followed the protruding part downward, it was exactly the center nut part of the pro lock.According to the doctor's point of view, the upper right part of the pro lock was the worst, and the center nut part appeared on the body surface, so when opened it and actually checked, it matched.Infectious granulation was formed on prolock, which seemed to be the center of infection.As per procedure, prolock is removed ,it was jet wash with superoxide water 6 liters, pickle isodine, pickle oxidol, and jet wash with 1000 ml of saline.A chest tube will be set and continuous reflux will be planned for about 1 week.There was symptoms of delayed deep infection as a result of the event.
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