inforMED
InjuryJDN

IMPLANT, FIXATION DEVICE, SPINAL

Received Aug 12, 2023

Report MW5137049 · MDR key 17530128

Device

Generic name

Implant, Fixation Device, Spinal

Manufacturer

Unknown

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Abscess
  • Unspecified Infection
  • Abscess
  • Unspecified Infection

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PATIENT REPORTED THEY HAD SURGERY TO REMOVE THE SCREWS AND RODS IN THEIR BACK, AND THAT THEY HAD A MASSIVE INFECTION AND ABSCESS IN THEIR SPINE AFTER THE REMOVAL. THE PATIENT ALSO REPORTED THEY WERE IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL 3-4 TIMES. (B)(4). THIS REPORT REFLECTS INFORMATION RECEIVED BY FDA IN THE FORM OF A NOTIFICATION PER 803.22 (B)(2).