InjuryKGS
SDI
Received Mar 8, 1999 · Event occurred Apr 13, 1998
Report 1219161-1999-00191 · MDR key 213215
Device
Generic name
Unk
Manufacturer
United States Surgical CorporationModel number
UNKCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Explanted
- Device Issue
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Pain
- Surgical procedure, repeated
- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
- Surgical procedure
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A TFC FUSION CAGE EXPLANTATION. REPORTEDLY, THE CAGES WERE REMOVED DUE TO EXTREME PAIN AND PSEUDOARTHROSIS. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED THE PT'S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY.