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Information was received from the health care professional via a manufacturer representative regarding a device used for l2-5 lateral lumbar interbody fusion, l2-l5 ercutaneous pedicle screw fixation, l2, l4, l5 femoral neck system procedures.The preoperative diagnosis for this surgery was l2/3/4/5 lumbar spinal canal stenosis with degenerative scoliosis.It was reported that during intra-op,when filling the cement, it felt harder than usual.During cement insertion on the right side of l2, there was a hard feeling, but imaging was also confirmed and filling was continued as is.Cement leakage was confirmed when the device was removed.Therefore, the right l2 screw was replaced with a standard mas.After removal, it was confirmed that the cement had not reached the hole at the tip of the screw and that almost all of it had leaked into the head.The device had been inserted slightly obliquely, and the confirmation button was also in a state where it could be pressed slightly.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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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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