| Catalog Number |
4011222 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
10/20/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Pre-operative diagnosis for this procedure: lumbar canal stenosis type of procedure used: transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion levels implanted: l5-s1 it was reported that during surgery, inserter came off from a cage during rotation.When the cage was pulled out to confirm, it was found to be slightly deformed and the threads were broken.The cage was changed to one size smaller cage, and it was placed without problem.The product came in contact with the patient.No patient complications were reported as a result of the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis:the spacer was returned deformed from what appears to be a twisting motion.There is damaged noted at some points that interface with the inserter and the center section has collapsed from the twisting motion.This damage appears to be the result of torsional overload.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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