| Catalog Number |
400010 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Injury (2348); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/21/2016
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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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It was reported that the cage collapsed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection;device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; results: a manufacturing review of the device was performed and indicated no discrepancies or anomalies.Materials analysis performed.X-rays were reviewed, it was confirmed that the implant reduced in height by approximately 2.818 mm.A visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The implant is still expanded to about 1 mm.Some scratches and discoloration were observed throughout the implant.These damages were most likely due to explanation and/or in-vivo use.Based on the information received from the sales rep, patient's bmi is 35.9 (obese).Height bmi may be one of the contributing factors of possible device failure.Conclusion: the root cause is not determined and is multifactorial.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the cage collapsed.
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