| Model Number |
SW982K |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to aesculap inc.That an active l implant (part # unknown) was implanted during a primary procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, the patient is scheduled to undergo a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2021.The physician plans to replace the activ l implant by performing a 360 anterior lumbar interbody fusion (alif) procedure and pedicle screws.The complaint device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An additional medical intervention was necessary.Although requested, additional information has not been made available.The adverse event is filed under aic reference (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing site evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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No updates required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing site evaluation: the device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.Additionally, no on-site evaluation of the unit was performed and no parts were returned for failure analysis.Therefore, the investigation was not able to confirm a device issue that could be associated with the reported event.The device history records (dhr) were reviewed for all available lot numbers; the devices were found to be within specification at the time of production.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.A definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without a physical examination of the complaint device.
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