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H6: neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient undergoing posterior f ixation for rod fracture and re-anchoring.Levels implanted at th11-s2ai.It was reported that after final fastening, when attempting to remove the product, it could not be detached from the screw head despite the lock being released. it is believed that the adjacent extender body interfered, leaving no space to move the extender even with the lock released, causing it to get stuck and not detach. a part of the tip was damaged.There was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.Additional information received from manufacturer representative that post-operative infection was confirmed after the initial surgery and cleaning was performed.The date of onset is unknown; no implant malfunctions were confirmed at this time.Afterwards, left rod fracture, loose set screws in the right sacral iliac, and backout of the l5/s cage were confirmed, and repeat surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2024.No patient symptoms are associated with the malfunction.Screw was added for postoperative infections.No defects in the implant itself additional information received from manufacturer representative that there is no causal relationship between post-operative infection and rod, set screw and cage due to implant.Cage backout, rod fracture and set screws did not cause any neurological symptoms.Additional information received from manufacturer representative that there is no malfunction with the extender.
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