| Model Number |
PDL-M-IP03S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
11/03/2025
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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 implanted with two prodisc l devices at l4/5 and l5/s1 on (b)(6) 2025.After the implantation surgery, the patient was having nerve pain and it was found that the posterior aspect of the superior vertebral body broke off and dislodged at the l5/s1 level.On (b)(6) 2025 the surgeon removed the implant, replaced it with an anterior lumbar cage as well as completed posterior decompression and screw fixation at that level.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An mdr is indicated for this complaint.It was reported that a patient was implanted with two prodisc l devices at l4/5 and l5/s1 on (b)(6) 2025.After the implantation surgery, the patient was having nerve pain and it was found that the posterior aspect of the superior vertebral body broke off and dislodged at the l5/s1 level.On (b)(6) 2025 the surgeon removed the implant, replaced it with an anterior lumbar cage as well as completed posterior decompression and screw fixation at that level.A dhr review found no anomalies associated with this complaint.Complaint trending found that the rate of complaints is within the level outlined in the risk documentation.A review of the risk documentation found that the hazards associated with the complaint are identified and mitigated to a level where the clinical benefits outweigh the risks.The implant was not returned following removal surgery therefore no device evaluation could be completed.Pre-removal and post-removal imaging was provided.There were no anomalies identified during the complaint investigation.The removal was completed due to the vertebral body fracture.The submission is 3 of 3 devices involved in this event.
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