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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, patient underwent a tlif spinal procedure (date unknown) and some point afterward the tlif spacer extruded posteriorly into the spinal canal.Patient returned to the surgeon complaining of left leg pain.Upon x-ray, the mal-positioned spacer was discovered and a revision surgery was scheduled.On (b)(6) 2022 patient underwent an alif procedure to remove the tlif spacer and replace with a synfix alif stand-alone spacer.This report is for one (1) post ibf ui h 10 mm 4deg 26/9.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint: (b)(4).
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Product complaint # (b)(4).The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the post ibf ui h 10 mm 4deg 26/9 moved posteriorly from where it was previously implanted.The reported event of migration can be confirmed with the evidence provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for post ibf ui h 10 mm 4deg 26/9, pui41006 there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: part # pui41006, lot # e21la0755, release to warehouse date: 08 oct 2021 supplier: (b)(4).No ncr's were generated during production.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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