| Model Number |
X0610004 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from healthcare provider via a manufacturer representative regarding a spacer used for spinal surgery.Procedure performed in the event was tlif.1 levels implanted.It was reported that intra-operatively, during insertion while on inserter the implant cracked, and a small portion was removed.Surgeon left remaining portion of the implant in place.The implant was not completely removed from patient.A very small piece of the implant was removed and discarded.Surgeon spent about 30 minutes trying to remove the implant before deciding to leave it in place.There were no patient symptoms or complications as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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