Information received from healthcare provider via manufacturer representative regarding an event happened during intra-op for a patient undergoing olif.The levels mentioned as l5-s1 single side position.It was reported that, the surgeon was placing/inserting a voyager ats awl tap screw 7.5 x 45, when the distal end of the driver broke off.This was the second driver to broke during the same procedure.The distal end of the driver broke off, surgeon indicated that the fragment of the driver remained in the head of the screw and in the patient.No immediate or direct patient impact, case was not delayed for the driver broke once placed the last screw.There was no impact on patient outcome.No further complications reported.
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