MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ACUMED, LLC ACU-LOC® WRIST SPANNING PLATE, SHORT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 7006-1170N-S

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/28/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

(1of 3): it was reported during surgery the screw cross threaded in the locking hole proximal to the oblong hole in the metacarpal and could not back out.The driver's tip snapped off.The surgeon had to strip the bone from the screw.A new plate and screw was used to complete the surgery after a 30-45 minute delay.No other adverse patient consequences were reported.There are 3 related report numbers for this event 3025141-2024-00273.

Manufacturer Narrative

Per information received, it was indicated the device was available for evaluation; however, the results of the investigation are inconclusive as the device was not received for evaluation.Manufacturing and inspection records were reviewed, and no anomalies were found.Based on the information received, the root cause could not be determined.

• Brand Name: ACU-LOC® WRIST SPANNING PLATE, SHORT
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ACUMED, LLC; 5885 ne cornelius pass road; hillsboro OR 97124
• Manufacturer (Section G): ACUMED LLC; 5885 ne cornelius pass road; hillsboro OR 97124
• Manufacturer Contact: ellie wood ; 5885 ne cornelius pass road; hillsboro, OR 97124
• MDR Report Key: 19004535
• MDR Text Key: 339239728
• Report Number: 3025141-2024-00273
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7006-1170N-S
• Device Catalogue Number: 7006-1170N-S
• Device Lot Number: 594171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White