Catalog Number 18301724S |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/31/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device is not cleared for sale in the u.S., but a similar device is commercially available in the u.S.Upon completion of investigation, additional information will be provided in a supplemental report.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when physician tried to insert the device into the bone, he found a piece like a sponge in the screw hole of proximal side.The device was taken out from the bone and changed to another shorter one.The procedure was successfully with no adverse consequences or surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could not be confirmed, since no residues were found in the implant.The review of the dhr revealed no discrepancies, in particular in the packaging process.The device returned was documented as faultless prior to distribution.The reported event could not be reproduced as the packaging was received in opened condition.Thus, pollution in original condition could not be verified.It could not be excluded that the pollution potentially occurred at the user site.Based on the above observations the root cause could not be determined.No discrepancies were detected during risk analysis review.No non-conformity was identified.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If any further information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when physician tried to insert the device into the bone, he found a piece like a sponge in the screw hole of proximal side.The device was taken out from the bone and changed to another shorter one.The procedure was successfully with no adverse consequences or surgical delay.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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