| Catalog Number |
03.010.108 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/25/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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, 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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Event or Problem Description
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Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported during a procedure on (b)(6) 2020 several issues occurred intraoperatively which included device malfunctions and missing implant components.The surgeon noted the main implants were missing associated locking screws.Some of the screw lengths were on back order however, there were other lengths of screws in the set additionally, the long t25 screwdriver was worn and would not engage the recess of the screws well.The connecting screw for the nail was worn out and did not connect to the implant properly.Also, during the surgery, the surgeon used the aiming guide to drill for the proximal screws.Once the screws were implanted, an x-ray was taken and it was noted that the screws missed the nail.The surgery was delayed 60 minutes and the procedure was completed using a competitor's nail.This is report 2 of 7 (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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