| Model Number |
48233535 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Separation (1562); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2021
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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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Status and location of the device is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tulips of nine xia deformity uniplanar screws "released" post-operatively.Revision surgery has been performed.This report will capture the seventh of nine screws.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5 was updated to reflect the additional information received.After evaluating x-ray provided, it is noted that not all 9 tulips disengaged as previously reported.Seven of the nine screws have no issue and were not returned.Tulip disengagement can be seen on x-ray in 2 screws and are captured in mfr report #0009617544-2021-00025 and 0009617544-2021-00032.There was no alleged issue with this screw.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was initially reported that the tulips of nine xia deformity uniplanar screws "released" post-operatively.However, upon additional information received, it was confirmed that this only happened to 2 screw tulips.Revision surgery was performed where the two screws were explanted.There was no alleged issue with this screw.
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