It was reported that two titanium distal rods broke postoperatively.On (b)(6) 2014 the surgeon explanted two broken rods, two 35mm screws, four collars and four titanium nuts and replaced them with new hardware.It is unknown where the rods are broken.It is unknown what the original implant was for and the date of original implant is also unknown.It was reported that the patient visited the doctor ¿sometime last week¿ when the surgeon discovered the rods were broken.It is unknown how the surgeon discovered the broken rods.It is unknown if the devices will be returned.The patient was implanted with new hardware and surgery was successfully completed.This is 1 of 2 reports for complaint (b)(4).
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Device was used for treatment not diagnosis.A review of the device history was performed.Device history records for components part 04.641.082, lot 5893763 were reviewed.No ncrs were generated during the production.Review of the device history record showed that there were no issues during manufacturing of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Lot 5893763 released to warehouse on january 28, 2009.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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