| Catalog Number |
81-1218 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Radiographs confirming the event were received.Dhr review and product investigation cannot be completed as the product has not been returned because the device remains implanted.Complaint information has been forwarded to (b)(4) the manufacturer.Remains in patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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Initial acdf surgery at c4-c6 was performed on (b)(6) 2016.Routine follow up at 2 weeks noted no change to the device.Approximately 6 weeks post operatively it was noted that the 18 mm caudal bone screw had backed out 2-3mm from the anterior cervical plate.Patient is asymptomatic.Surgeon is monitoring the patient, and no revision surgery is currently planned.Patient bone quality is unknown.The patient reportedly did not fall prior to the event.It is unknown if the patient complied w/post-operative care instructions.
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