| Catalog Number |
MB3355 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Neck Pain (2433)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2022
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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 that three weeks post-op, the surgeon noted the mobi-c device started to subside at the c6 vertebra.The subsidence continued to progress and led to patient pain, so a revision was performed to remove the mobi-c and convert it to a fusion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that three weeks post-op, the surgeon noted the mobi-c device started to subside at the c6 vertebra.The subsidence continued to progress and led to patient pain, so a revision was performed to remove the mobi-c and convert it to a fusion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Inspection: the x-rays show that the device has migrated/subsided in the patient.The device analysis found the articulating surface of the polyethylene insert showed burnishing and multidirectional scratches.All three components had evidence of damage consistent with impingement.Dhr review: there are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimvie¿s control.Potential root cause a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to unknown patient or surgical factors.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be sent if additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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