| Model Number |
MC-SPK30 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
09/21/2020
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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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Investigation into the reported event is ongoing.A follow-up report will be filed upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The cranial implant was explanted after the patient presented with an infection.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On september 22, 2020, medcad was notified by telephone that the accushape peek patient-specific cranial implant was explanted after the patient presented with an infection.The device was used for treatment and not for diagnosis.On september 30, 2020 the initial reporter was contacted via email for additional information about the reported adverse event.The initial reporter was contacted again on october 7, 2020.No response was received to these written requests.Attempted communication with the initial reporter was unable to determine the source or cause of the reported infection.The weight of the patient at the time of the event could not be determined through communication with the initial reporter.Investigation into the device history record was performed.According to production records, the device was produced in conformance with production requirements.Investigation did not identify any device problems.The cause of the reported infection could not be established.
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