Catalog Number 159740ND |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/09/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported an instrument was implanted by the surgeon.¿the customer confirmed to the customer service representative that the instrument was implanted and did not seem to understand what the issue is.¿ according to integra kitting department, this instrument is not intended for implantation.It was reported no patient injury is alleged.The instrument remains in the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Integra completed its internal investigation dec 26, 2016.The investigation included: method: review of device history records.Review of complaint management database for similar complaints.Results: dhr for lot f41l reviewed and no anomalies associated to the incident were observed.The lot was manufactured in july 2012.A review of the complaint system was performed for last (b)(6) years.This is the first incident for similar issue like described in this complaint.(b)(4) tibaxys compression screws ((b)(4)) were sold during last (b)(6) years.The rate failure is rated at (b)(4)%.This is the first incident for the lot f41l.Conclusion: the function of the compression screw is defined in the surgical technique used by the surgeon.A surgical technique is delivered with the tibiaxys system.The surgeon must follow the different steps for the surgery.The incident can be explained by an error during the surgery from the team care.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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