Catalog Number 48561011 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Component Missing (2306); Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 07/06/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery the surgeon drilled one hole, while drilling the second hole it was noticed there was no peg.The peg was nowhere to be found.It didn't physically appear to be in the patient, therefore fluro shots were taken to confirm.The surgery was successfully completed with a back up.At the end of the case an ap lateral was taken and it was still unable to confirm if the peg was in the patient.The whereabouts of the peg is unknown.The surgery was successfully completed with a back up, there was no adverse consequences to the patient reported.Unsure of how many times the instrument was used.Previously used successfully last month.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No relevant manufacturing issues were identified as all units met specifications.A review of the manufacturing records confirmed the device is approximately 6 years old.The returned product was confirmed to have the in missing pin.A plausible root cause is normal wear of the device.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery the surgeon drilled one hole, while drilling the second hole it was noticed there was no peg.The peg was nowhere to be found.It didn't physically appear to be in the patient, therefore fluro shots were taken to confirm.The surgery was successfully completed with a back up.At the end of the case an ap lateral was taken and it was still unable to confirm if the peg was in the patient.The whereabouts of the peg is unknown.The surgery was successfully completed with a back up, there was no adverse consequences to the patient reported.Unsure of how many times the instrument was used.Previously used successfully last month.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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