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It was reported that patient returned for revision of spine instrumentation due to left side s1 pedicle screw disengaging from rod.If other, describe.L3-s1 posterior fusion with alif l5s1 and lateral cage l3-4.Did the patient experience a post-op device malfunction? yes.If yes, please describe.Left side s1 pedicle screw disengaging from rod.Did the patient experience an adverse event such as infection, non-union, allergic reaction, osteoporosis, overloading, pain, degenerative diseases, bleeding or oozing? no.Did the patient require revision surgery or hardware removal? yes.Was device explanted? true.Did patient require revision surgery? true.If yes, date of revision surgery.On (b)(6) 2019.Patient status/ outcome / consequences: unknown.Was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required? unknown.Is the patient part of a clinical study? unknown.
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Product complaint # = >(b)(4).Udi: ((b)(4).Visual examination of the returned screw features signs of use such as impacted bone tissue, surface markings.However, the screw featured no signs of loosening.Although, x-ray image of the device was provided, it cannot be confirmed that the screw was loose.A review of the device history record was conducted.No issues were identified during the manufacturing and release of this product that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer the root cause of the poly screw loosening postoperatively cannot be determined from the sample and information provided.A potential root cause cannot be determined since the report of the screw loosening could not be confirmed or replicated.As there has been no issue identified in the manufacturing or release of the device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer, this complaint file will be closed with no further action required.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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