Pt undergoing superior indirect decompression device placement at l3-l4.During deployment of the device, the tip of the spacer was disconnected from the screwdriver and was found to have cracked at its base.This was then removed.A 10mm superion device was introduced and deployed at the correct depth and then advanced down towards the lamina.Unfortunately, the screwdriver was again sheared off and the spacer became stuck.An attempt to remove the spacer was met with resistance and despite multiple attempts, it remained in place.At that point, the decision to hammer the spacer into the correct position.Ap and lateral images were taken to confirm proper placement of the device.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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