| Model Number |
421.528 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage (1772); Pain (1994)
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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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Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/ or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on an unknown date, the patient underwent a microvascular decompression procedure.The patient was implanted with a 24mm ti low profile neuro burr hole cover.Postoperatively, the patient had a cerebral spine fluid leak.It was resolved with a wound wash out and the microvascular decompression procedure was redone.The patient reported fluid drip from the nose, and headaches after the procedure.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) ti low profile neuro burr hole cover 24mm dia.This is report 1 of 3 for (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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