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7576545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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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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Product was not 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient presented with spondylolisthesis; and underwent transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (tlif) and minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (mis-ppf) at one level.After one day, post-op, the implanted screw broke.The head of the screw got separated from the body.The patient also reported back pain.Hence, the patient underwent a revision surgery, in which all the implants were completely explanted; and were replaced with products manufactured by another manufacturer.The patient is recovering after the revision surgery.No other issues were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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X-ray review results: post-op x-rays for l4-l5 tlif were provided.A grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis is observed that does not appear corrected.An interbody graft is present, there is a paucity of bone in the interbody space.One of the l4 screws appears fractured at the tulip/screw junction.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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