| Catalog Number |
X01042610 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/26/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product image review: submitted images appear to display fractured implant.Product was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent midline lumbar fusion at l4-5 due to stenosis.Intra-op, the cage broke during insertion.No fragment of the implant remained in the patient.No patient complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual and microscopic examination of the implant identified a portion of the inserter interface broken off, with upward directed thread deformation, and rays emanating away from the top thread consistent with bend stress overload.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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