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4001522 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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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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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on an unknown date, post-op, spacer ejected/migrated at l5-s1.Spacer progressively dislodged posteriorly beginning less than 1 month from the initial surgery.Radiographically identified 4-5mm of posterior movement compared with immediate pos t-operative films on (b)(6).As a result, patient underwent revision anterior surgery.Dislodged cage was successfully removed from the anterior approach and the l5-s1 level was re-implanted with a an interbody spacer and plate.Patient is currently stabilized and recovering well following revision surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis- visual and microscopic examination were performed on the returned spacer.The spacer was returned not broken.A visual analysis reveals heavy damage to the nose of the implant but this may have occurred during the removal process.At this time there does not appear to be a failure of the spacer.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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