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InjuryMNI

INERTIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Received Oct 24, 2018 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2017

Report 3007922509-2018-00004 · MDR key 8002061

Device

Generic name

Inertia Pedicle Screw System

Manufacturer

Nexxt Spine Llc

Model number

10-60-4530

Catalog number

10-60-4530

Lot number

NS5996A

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
  • Use of Device Problem
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

62 YR

  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADVISED SURGEON NOT TO USE FUSION BASED HARDWARE WITH NON-FUSION BASED HARDWARE.

Description of Event or Problem

FUSION DID NOT OCCUR AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN CONSTRUCT FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY SCREW FRACTURE. CONSTRUCT WAS IMPLANTED OFF-LABEL IN THAT THE PEDICLE SCREW FUSION HARDWARE WAS PAIRED WITH A NON-FUSION COFLEX IMPLANT OF ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.

Remedial action

  • Other