inforMED
InjuryOSH

RESPONSE 5.5/6.0 SPINE SYSTEM

Received Sep 13, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 17, 2016

Report 3006460162-2016-00004 · MDR key 5945569

Device

Generic name

Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Catalog number

00-1300-6051

Product problems

  • Malposition of Device
  • Malposition of Device

Patient

16 YR

  • Congenital Defect/Deformity
  • Congenital Defect/Deformity

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

USE ERROR BY SURGEON. SPINE ROD CUT TOO SHORT FOR FINAL CONSTRUCT. MOST DISTAL SCREW DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PURCHASE ON SPINE ROD AS SEEN IN X-RAY. DISCOVERED ROD/SCREW DISASSOCIATION ON FOLLOW UP VISIT.