| Model Number |
PD-31-200 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Neck Pain (2433)
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| Date of Event |
03/12/2020
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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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Female patient with history of previous cervical spinal fusion surgery underwent 1 level posterior cervical fusion with cervical cages placed posteriorly at c7-t1 and partial foraminotomy (on right side) on (b)(6) 2019.Patient continued to complain of pain and pseudarthrosis was noted at c7-t1 likely due to the development of excessive scar tissue (according to the surgeon).On (b)(6) 2020, cervical cages placed posteriorly bilaterally at c7-t1 were removed and replaced.Both surgeries went as expected with no reported device defect or malfunctions.Patient is recovering well.Cavux cervical cage-b is not indicated for use at c7-t1.
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Event or Problem Description
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Female patient with history of previous cervical spinal fusion surgery underwent 1 level posterior cervical fusion with cervical cages placed posteriorly at c7-t1 and partial foraminotomy (on right side) on (b)(6) 2019.Patient continued to complain of pain and pseudarthrosis was noted at c7-t1 likely due to the development of excessive scar tissue (according to the surgeon).On (b)(6) 2020, cervical cages placed posteriorly bilaterally at c7-t1 were removed and replaced.Both surgeries went as expected with no reported device defect or malfunctions.Patient is recovering well.Cavux cervical cage-b is not indicated for use at c7-t1.
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