| Model Number |
10-60-4530 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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| Date of Event |
09/19/2017
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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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Advised surgeon not to use fusion based hardware with non-fusion based hardware.
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Event or Problem Description
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Fusion did not occur as intended, resulting in construct failure and ultimately screw fracture.Construct was implanted off-label in that the pedicle screw fusion hardware was paired with a non-fusion coflex implant of another manufacturer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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