| Model Number |
7680365 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
04/20/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Radiographic images were received that confirmed the anterior migration.The cause of the event is unknown; however, continued pathology may have contributed to the migration event.No falls or impacts have been reported.Labeling review: "risks associated with implants in the spine, including the pcm cervical disc device, are: early or late loosening of the components; disassembly; bending or breakage of any or all of the components; implant migration; malpositioning of the implant; loss of purchase; sizing issues with components; anatomical or technical difficulties.".
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Event or Problem Description
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In 2013 a (b)(6) year old, (b)(6) pound female received a pcm implant at the c5-c6 level.In 2015 the patient began to experience pain in her left arm.Radiographic evaluation confirmed anterior migration of the inferior prosthesis plate.Revision surgery occurred on 4/20/2017 and the prosthesis was explanted and an acdf procedure was performed.The patient has been confirmed to be doing well post-revision.
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