It was reported that there was an intraoperative issue with an ennovate screw that resulted in a surgical delay.The reported case involved a revision fortex system with lumbar 2 - lumbar 5 implantation of ennovate at thoracic 10 - lumbar 5, this ennovate screw was implanted using the applicable screwdriver.On x-ray , the screw should then be turned further into the pedicle, breaking off the torx.Screw was then unscrewed with the 2nd sz381r to cut thread.While removing it there was a loud crack and the screw broke into 2 parts.One part remained in the patient and could not be unscrewed as it "sat too low".Surgery was delayed 15 minutes.Details about the surgical outcome and patient data were not provided.Additional information has been requested.Associated medwatch: 9610612-2019-00459 ( sz381r- screwdriver).
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