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Additional narrative: patient information is not available for reporting.(b)(4).Due to the intra-operative events, the device was not successfully implanted.An alternate device was used to complete procedural step.As such, implant/explant dates are not applicable.Complainant device is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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It was reported that during a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (tlif) operation on (b)(6) 2017, a opal spacer 10mm x 28mm 11mm height-revolve broke when the surgeon was trying to implant it in the disc space.The fragments generated due to broken device were easily removed without any additional intervention.There was 10-15 minutes of surgical delay.The surgery was completed with another available device.The patient was stable after the surgery.Concomitant devices reported: unknown plate (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1).This report is for one (1) opal spacer 10mm x 28mm 11mm height-revolve.(b)(4).
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