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B3: event date is unknown 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.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 having posterior spinal fusion therapy at t9 - pelvis level.It was reported that a rod fracture occurred at the l2-3 level, and the fractured rod remains implanted.Postoperative x-rays were conducted, and the rod fractures were identified during measurement protocols.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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