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A visual inspection was performed.The screw was returned in the unlocked state.Loss of anodization on the inner collet indicates that the screw had been fully locked.Small dings and scratches are present on the screw, likely from being implanted and removal.Bone and tissue debris was clogging the inner and outer collet, so a functional locking test could not be performed.Device history records were reviewed for this lot, and no relevant manufacturing issues were identified.A review of complaint history associated with the subject catalog number was performed, and no adverse trends were observed.It was reported the rods slipped from the screw heads 5 months after implantation.X rays were provided showing a 3-level construct from l4-s1.The x rays on 17dec2021 show the rods slipped from the screw heads.The 09jul2021 index surgery shows the screws with the rod locked in with what appears to be adequate rod overhang.Rep reported that the quick locker was used and there were no issues during final locking.Patient post op activity is unknown.The mesa device ifu and surgical technique were reviewed: potential adverse events associated with spinal fusion procedures include, but are not limited to pseudoarthrosis; loosening, bending, cracking or fracture of components, or loss of fixation in the bone with possible neurologic damage, usually attributable to pseudoarthrosis, insufficient bone stock, excessive activity or lifting, or one or more of the factors listed in contraindications, or warnings and precautions; adequately instruct the patient.Postoperative care and the patient's ability and willingness to follow instructions are two of the most important aspects of successful healing.Based on the returned screws and x rays, the construct appeared to be fully locked and there was adequate rod overhang.No manufacturing issues were found.An exact cause cannot be determined, but based on the ifu and risk file, potential root causes include excessive patient post-op activities beyond surgeon recommendation and/or patient fall.Additionally, only 2 of the 6 screws in the construct were returned, so it was only able to be definitively determined that 2 screws were fully locked.
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