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GRAFTON PUTTY 10CC

Received Oct 31, 2007 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2007

Report 2249062-2007-00014 · MDR key 935969

Device

Generic name

Bone Void Filler

Manufacturer

Osteotech, Inc.

Catalog number

523110

Product problems

  • Device remains implanted

Patient

49 YR

  • Fever
  • Improved patient condition
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN 2007, A PT HAD "L4-S1 FUSION WITH RODS & BONE ALLOGRAFT AND L4-L5 LAMINECTOMY FOR DECOMPRESSION." ON THE NEXT DAY, THE PT PRESENTED WITH A FEVER. THERE WAS NO REDNESS OR SWELLING AT THE INCISION SITE. AS OF THREE DAYS LATER, THE PT WAS NO LONGER HAD A FEVER. PENDING FURTHER INFO.