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Event occurred in (b)(4), peru wherein a patient had a spinal deformity construct of multiple pedicle screws implanted with rods and locking caps.At a two-week post-operative follow-up, the patient had noticeable deformity, pain and functional limitation.Imaging showed multiple locking caps came loose, releasing the rods from the construct in the lumbosacral area.Revision surgery was performed to replace 8 of the original 18 screws and locking caps, while the remaining screws, locking caps and rods remained.
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