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Patient weight unknown.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/explanted.Complainant part 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 during a revision surgery that the removal of s1 screws that two implant holders broke.Additionally, while replacing the right s1 screw, two universal spine system-variable angle screws (uss-vas) broke - (the locking ring on the screw became dislodged and would not work).A third implant holder broke during final tightening, and a tip of the holder broke off into the left s1 screw and was not retrievable.It remained in the patient.While inspecting the uss-vas screwdrivers, it was discovered that the tips of the drivers were twisted.Replacements were requested.The revision surgery was captured as a postoperative event on a related product complaint (b)(4).Concomitant devices reported: unknown uss screws (part unknown, lot unknown, quantity 3).This is report 1 of 7 for (b)(4).
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