Model Number RB-SLD-LSO-PP |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was not returned to the manufacturer.Metal fatigue is suspected separation cause.This type of separation is rare (estimated at (b)(4) of devices implanted).This event is being reported because although the patient has no permanent injury or serious deterioration to health the device was removed.
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Event Description
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Eight months after implantation, patient was x-rayed.A separated frame of the device was observed on the x-ray.Device was explanted at a later date with no adverse patient effects.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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