InjuryKGS

SDI

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

Report 1219161-1999-00168 · MDR key 213259

Device

Generic name

Unk

Manufacturer

United States Surgical Corp.

Model number

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

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 CAGES WERE EXPLANTED BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T GET PURCHASE IN THE LOWER VERTEBRAL BODY CAUSING THE PT TO EXPERIENCE LEG PAIN. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED THE PT'S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY.