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MB3356 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
11/04/2020
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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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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address device migration.The initially implanted mobi-c device was removed.A second mobi-c device was installed, but the surgeon removed it because it was not aligned properly in the disc space because of either a vertebral body defect or aggressive drilling of the endplate.The surgeon decided to install a fusion construct instead of the mobi-c device at that level.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address device migration.The initially implanted mobi-c device was removed.A second mobi-c device was installed, but the surgeon removed it because it was not aligned properly in the disc space because of either a vertebral body defect or aggressive drilling of the endplate.The surgeon decided to install a fusion construct instead of the mobi-c device at that level.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Inspection the returned device was sent to an external lab for analysis.The device was found to be within specification.Device wear is consistent with being implanted for a very short duration.No damage was detected.Potential cause the root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to improper alignment during implantation.Dhr review per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.Device use these devices are used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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