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It was reported that during a basivertebral nerve (bvn) radiofrequency ablation (rfa) procedure, the patient experienced bleeding upon removal of the access cannula.The patient had a history of scoliosis, and the physician initially docked using an anteroposterior (ap) approach on the lateral aspect of the pedicle.Subsequent lateral imaging indicated that the cannula was positioned further into the pedicle than originally suspected and may have been in a parapedicular or extrapedicular location.The physician continued advancement with a mallet but determined that the cannula was too loose to safely proceed.The physician elected to return to the ap view and establish a new docking point.Upon removal of the access cannula, a large volume of blood was observed exiting the cannula.The physician indicated that the bleeding may have been associated with injury to an arterial blood vessel.The procedure was aborted at that time.The patient was reported to be doing well following the event.The device was retained and is not expected to be returned for analysis.
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