| Catalog Number |
7576545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.X-ray review results: post-op x-rays from l4-l5 tlif were provided.An interbody graft is present.By report, there is a separation of the screw head from the shank.It is not appreciable on these images.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient presented with back pain; and underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion at l4-l5.On an unknown date, post-op, the head and the body of the screw got separated.Hence, a revision surgery was performed, in which the broken screw was completely explanted.
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