inforMED
InjuryOGJ

MEDLINE EPIDURAL, SINGLE SHOT, 20G

Received Aug 6, 2025 · Event occurred Jun 17, 2025

Report MW5174141 · MDR key 22730709

Device

Generic name

Nerve Block Tray

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA · Male

  • Osteomyelitis
  • Back pain
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Back pain

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT PARAMEDIAN L5-S1 INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION WITH FLUOROSCOPY ON (B)(6) 2025. HE CAME TO THE ED ON (B)(6) 2025 WITH WORSENING BACK PAIN AND S/S OF CAUDA EQUINA FOLLOWING THE EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION. CT OF LUMBAR SPINE SHOWED SUSPICION OF OSTEOMYELITIS/DISCITIS OF L3-L4.