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Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent cage replacement surgery at l5-s1.The alleged implant (spacer) was implanted in this surgery.On an unknown date, post-op, sinking of the cage and loosening of the serrato screw was reported.There was also a suspicion of infection at l5-s1.Hence, the patient underwent a revision surgery, in which the alleged spacer was explanted, screw replacement was performed, and autogenous bone graft was inserted at l5-s1.There was a delay of more than 60 minutes in overall procedure time as a result of this event.Although removal of the spacer was difficult and took time, it was removed successfully.Patient outcome is unknown.
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