| Model Number |
16-57-41000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
08/21/2023
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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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A patient was treated with the icotec pedicle system in a surgery ((b)(6) 2022).During a post-op check, it was detected that four nut screws had loosened.A revision surgery had to be carried out ((b)(6) 2023).During the revision surgery, it was realized that one pedicle screw had broken.The broken pedicle screw was not removed.The loosened nut screws were revised and the broken screw remained in the patient.No additional level was treated.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Analysis of the relevant production records did not identify any anomalies that could be a cause of the event.Investigation of historical adverse event data determined that icotec has become aware of one similar event with its pedicle system to date.
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