InjuryKGS
SDI
Received Mar 8, 1999 · Event occurred Feb 27, 1998
Report 1219161-1999-00185 · MDR key 213193
Device
Generic name
Unk
Manufacturer
United States Surgical CorporationModel number
UNKCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Misplacement
- Device Issue
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Undesired Nerve Stimulation
- Pain
- Surgical procedure, repeated
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A TFC FUSION CAGE EXPLANTATION. REPORTEDLY, THERE WAS IMPINGEMENT IN THE CANAL OF THE NERVE ROOTS. THE CAGES WERE IMPLANTED TOO LATERALLY CAUSING INTERMITTANT LEG PAIN. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED THE PT'S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY.