Model Number 03829630 |
Device Problems
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/20/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that; during the operation, the universal screw was implanted and the nail head was unable to operate and the screws were not implanted properly.Additional information noted the following; it would have been necessary to implant 6 screws.But in the end, only 5 screws were fixed to perform the operation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual analysis; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; the tulip head was found to have partially disengaged from the screw.Manufacturing records were reviewed for the corresponding lot, and no relevant issues were identified.The plausible root causes include the application of excessive force, the application of off-axis loading, and the screw not securely engaged with the screwdriver.
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Event Description
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It was reported that; during the operation, the universal screw was implanted and the nail head was unable to operate and the screws were not implanted properly.Additional information noted the following; it would have been necessary to implant 6 screws.But in the end, only 5 screws were fixed to perform the operation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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