This product is not approved for sale in us but a similar device with catalog # 55840006545, 510k# k113174 and (b)(4) is approved for sale in us.Neither the device nor applicable imaging films were returned to manufacturer for evaluation therefore we are unable to determine the definitive cause of event.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that the patient was diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis and underwent 2 level transforaminal interbody fusion.During surgery, the surgeon found that the inserted screw on the right side of l5 went through to superior intervertebral disc by c-arm.The screw was removed once, and reinserted with changing the angle.After screw reinsertion, no further problem was reported.There was a delay of less than 60 min in the overall procedure time as a result of this event.No patient complications were reported as a result of the event.
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