InjuryKGS

SDI

Received Mar 8, 1999 · Event occurred Mar 5, 1998

Report 1219161-1999-00197 · MDR key 213186

Device

Generic name

Unk

Manufacturer

United States Surgical Corp.

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Device Issue

Patient

UNKNOWN

Surgical procedure, repeated
Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A "TFC" FUSION CAGE EXPLANTATION. REPORTEDLY, THE CAGE ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS UNDERSIZED AND REMOVED WITH A LARGER ONE PLACED. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED THE PT'S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY.