Catalog Number 48811354 |
Device Problems
Bent (1059); Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/01/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the screws were inserted and engarded with late at all levels without incident.Upon final cam lock tightening it was noticed by the surgeon that the spring bar had deform unilaterally at two separate levels.Sling bar did not translate and was bent / pinched under the screw lip.This made the plate unable to lock at all levels.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection; functional inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment.Results: manufacturing files were reviewed and no anomalies were found.It appears that the surgical technique was followed.Conclusion: the probable root cause is not determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the screws were inserted and engarded with late at all levels without incident.Upon final cam lock tightening it was noticed by the surgeon that the spring bar had deform unilaterally at two separate levels.Sling bar did not translate and was bent / pinched under the screw lip.This made the plate unable to lock at all levels.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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