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Based on the information provided, review of the surgical technique manual, ifu, certificates of conformance and fmea, there is no indication of device failure and no indication that the device was out of specification.The most probable root cause is user error: improper implant size selection, malpositioning of the implant, or migration of the implant.Additionally, per the surgical technique manual, the surgeon is instructed as follows: "prior to closure, always obtain final fluoroscopic images in the lateral, inlet, and outlet views to confirm no cortical wall breach, foramen breach, or other malposition.".
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The patient had right side si joint arthrodesis in (b)(6) 2020 where three implants were installed.The patient had si joint pain relief following the initial procedure, but later reported a recurrence of pain symptoms.The surgeon determined that the inferior positioned implant was not fully across the si joint.In (b)(6) 2021, the surgeon performed a revision procedure where he removed the inferior positioned implant.There was bony growth on the explant.No bone graft was placed into the explant void.He then installed a longer implant of the same type in a different position.No other preexisting implants were adjusted or removed.The patient's pain symptoms resolved following the revision procedure.
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