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Catalog Number 71675523 |
Device Problems
Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577); Connection Problem (2900)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/22/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the set screw driver did not mate with the set screw, and could not tighten the set screw.Also, another screw driver was used (for distal screw) and could not mate with the set screw either, then the set screw could not be tightened.No backup was available, and the surgery was completed without tightening the set screw after 20 minutes delay.There was no harm to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms it has been communicated that no clinical documents are available.Therefore, no thorough clinical assessment of the reported issue can be rendered.Should additional information be provided, the clinical/medical investigation task will be reopened.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files and instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.G1.
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