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Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional pro-code: hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation.(b)(4).Without a lot number, the device history records review could not be completed as no product was received.Investigation summary: picture review from medical safety officer: the olecranon has pulled away completely from the proximal end of the plate and six screws as evidenced in the radiograph.I can't confirm the infection or that the implants were removed.For detailed information see document ¿picture review from medical safety officer - complaint (b)(4) - usa¿, attached to pc level.Product was not returned therefore no further investigation possible.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/ or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available (information or/and material), the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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It was reported that on an unknown date, the patient underwent removal of variable angle locking compression plate (va-lcp) proximal olecranon plate and unknown screws due to aseptic loosening and infection.The surgeon originally tried using a long cannulated screw through the proximal ulna to fixate the proximal piece.That didn¿t hold well enough and add the olecranon plate.There was a patient consequence.(b)(4) captured the 2nd revision where in all the devices were removed due aseptic loosening and infection, (b)(4) captures the 1st revision where in additional implant were implanted the variable angle locking compression plate (va-lcp) proximal olecranon plate since on the original surgery the unknown cannulated screw that used fixate the proximal piece did not hold well enough.This report is for one 2.7mm/3.5mm va-lcp proximal olecranon pl 2h/lt/73mm.This complaint involves ten (10) devices.This report is 1 of 10 for (b)(4).
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