Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.Outcomes attributed to adverse event: other: pulmonary embolism.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Information was received from healthcare professional via field representative regarding patient with pre-op diagnosis- compression fracture l1, l2 involved in kyphoplasty procedure.Levels implanted- l1, l2.It was reported that intra-operatively, kyphoplasty procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2021 at level l1, l2.While injecting cement a ppeared to be extravasated, they stopped injecting at that point and completed procedure.Cement was stored at proper temperature(s) before and during the procedure.Cement was mixed approximately for 1minute 30 seconds.Cement was doughy and homogenous prior to delivery into the patient.On (b)(6) 2021, patient went to emergency department either over weekend or earlier of the week and imaging detected pulmonary embolism.Patient had a coughing event during case prior to any cement being injected.Mac anesthesia was used for case.On 2021-nov-19, received additional information that cement appeared to extravasated away from treated level (appeared lateral to vertebral body and moved away).Doctor believed cement caused pulmonary embolism.No plan for revision surgery.Patient was not hospitalized prolong.Patient status was okay and mildly short of breath but tolerable.
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