| Model Number |
482804745 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
04/04/2023
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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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A company representative reported that a patient implanted with es2 pedicle screws for a one level lumbar fusion presented with a surgical infection approximately one-month post-operatively.During removal of the implanted hardware it was discovered that tulip of an es2 long blade cannulated screw had disengaged.The tulip of the screw was explanted but the shaft of the screw was unable to be removed and was left in the pedicle.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6 codes have been updated to reflect receipt of the device and conclusion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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A company representative reported that a patient implanted with es2 pedicle screws for a one level lumbar fusion presented with a surgical infection approximately one-month post-operatively.During removal of the implanted hardware it was discovered that tulip of an es2 long blade cannulated screw had disengaged.The tulip of the screw was explanted but the shaft of the screw was unable to be removed and was left in the pedicle.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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