| Model Number |
151-261 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The implant and installer were sent back to life spine, both were investigated and there are no issues with either the implant or installer.
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Event or Problem Description
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Surgeon placed the implant and removed the installer, took an x-ray and determined that the implant needed to be moved.However could not attach the installer to the implant after attempts both visually and with a microscope determined that he could not re-attach.A vascular surgeon was called to remove the implant (removal process took 2-hours) , a new implant was installed and surgery was successful.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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