| Model Number |
7035-90 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Pain (1994); Nerve Proximity Nos (Not Otherwise Specified) (2647)
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| Date of Event |
08/22/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information provided, review of the surgical technique manual, ifu, certificates of analysis and fmea, there is no indication of device failure and no indication that the device was out of specification.The most probable root cause is a malpositioned implant impinging on the nerve root.
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Event or Problem Description
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In (b)(6) 2016, the patient underwent a right side si joint arthrodesis where three implants were placed.The patient reported pain following the surgery.The surgeon determined via ct scan that the caudal implant had breached the neuroforamen and was irritating the nerve root.In (b)(6) 2016, the surgeon performed a revision surgery where the caudal implant was backed out a few millimeters to alleviate the nerve impingement.No implants were removed.The status of the patient following the revision surgery is not yet known.
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