X-STOP Surgery

Possible Complications of X-STOP Surgery

Spinal surgery is not without risk.

Specific information on the rates of complications for the X-STOP^® IPD^® System and spinal surgery should be discussed with your doctor.

Complications of spinal surgery that may be associated with X-STOP surgery include, but are not limited to the following:

• implant dislodgement (movement out of place)
• implant not positioned correctly
• fracture of the spinous process
• foreign body reaction (ex. allergic reaction)
• additional surgery, which could include removal of the X-STOP implant
• mechanical failure of the implant.

Complications related to any type of surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• reactions to anesthesia
• heart attack
• infection, which could require medication or an operation
• blood vessel damage/bleeding
• bruising (hematoma)
• pneumonia
• blood clots
• wound closure problems
• spinal cord or nerve damage
• pain or discomfort
• paralysis
• stroke
• death

Please consult your doctor about the complication rates related to surgery.

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