Model Number SD980.016 |
Device Problems
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Date 12/02/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was designed and manufactured according to specifications.There was no change in the cleaning or sterilisation process.Additional investigation is still ongoing.
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Event Description
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The patient underwent a bi-sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible.Post-operative an infection was reported.The plate(s) will be removed (date not yet decided).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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After concluding the investigation, a most likely root cause was identified.A high position of the plate on the mandible could be related to an increased risk of infection.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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