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3120516 |
| 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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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 manufacturer for evaluation therefore we are unable to determine the definitive cause of event.X-rays: post-op x-rays show fractured screw at c5 status post c5-6 fusion.Bone growth through the disc space appears solid and some subsidence has occurred contributing to hardware fracture.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, post-op, superior screw fractured in the cervical plate.Patient went for revision surgery via a posterior approach.The anterior hardware was left in place.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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