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STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL LOCKING SCREW, FULLY THREADED T2 TIBIA 5X47,5 MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
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| Model Number |
1896-5047S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348); Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
05/21/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was not returned as it was still implanted.If the device or additional information becomes available, investigation results will be provided in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: first operation on (b)(6) 2019.On (b)(6) 2020, customer confirmed the deformation of the screw by x-ray, but customer did not doubt that it was broken, and they followed it.A screw breakage was found on (b)(6) 2020, but the patient was followed up after consultation with the patient.False joints were confirmed on (b)(6) 2020.Two 47.5 mm screws installed distally, the proximal side was broken.The other screw may also break, so the customer decided to perform a revision.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed with the help of x-ray provided.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned, and no other evidences were provided for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.Based on the provided medical records, the medical opinion was sought from an experienced independent medical expert which revealed the following; ¿what we can see in the from the one x-ray provided is a fracture gap persisting in the oblique shaft fracture and a bend/broken distal screw.The deformation is the result of the non- union and pseudarthrosis.The x-ray confirms a false joint.The deformation is a result of the missing union, not vice versa.Due to the missing union, the weight of the proximal part of the fracture was put on the screw and resulted in deformation.¿ no indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Potential adverse effects, e.G.Overweight, increased loading or material damage are clearly pointed out in the labelling.Based on the above investigation, the root cause of the failure is patient related.Medical expert¿s opinion ¿the deformation is the result of the non- union and pseudarthrosis.The x-ray confirms a false joint.The deformation is a result of the missing union.Due to the missing union, the weight of the proximal part of the fracture was put on the screw and resulted in deformation.¿ supports it.If the product is returned or any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: first operation on (b)(6) 2019.On (b)(6) 2020, customer confirmed the deformation of the screw by x-ray, but customer did not doubt that it was broken, and they followed it.A screw breakage was found on (b)(6) 2020, but the patient was followed up after consultation with the patient.False joints were confirmed on (b)(6) 2020.Two 47.5 mm screws installed distally, the proximal side was broken.The other screw may also break, so the customer decided to perform a revision.
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