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The device was not available for evaluation.It was reported that a screw backed out past the locking mechanism at the bottom level of a 2 level, 30mm resonate plate at c5-c7.The original surgery date was (b)(6) 2024.The back-out was discovered 8/13/2024.In the images provided, the screws appear to be fully seated in the intra-op image.The image from 8/13/2024 shows 2 - 3 millimeters of a screw head being proud of the plate at the bottom level.It is unclear whether some damage occurred to the plate or sliders inter-operatively or what the cause of the issue could have been.There was no adverse effect to the patient.This evaluation determined that this failure was within expected risk; therefore, no further actions are required.No determinations can be made as for the cause of the reported issue.
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