| Model Number |
482318540 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Separation (1562); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/12/2021
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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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Hospital retained device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tulip of a xia 3 titanium polyaxial screw at s1 disengaged 2 months post-operatively.Upon revision, the surgeon found the tulip of the screw to have broken off from the screw threads.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual, dimensional, material and functional analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.Device and complaint history records review could not be performed as a valid lot code was not provided and could not be obtained.Due to a lack of information and the device not being returned, the root cause of the reported event can not be determined.Potential root causes include: user error (unstable construct); incorrect or small-sized screws implanted; poor bone quality of patient; patient experiences a fall or trauma post-surgery; high activity level of patient post-surgery.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tulip of a xia 3 titanium polyaxial screw at s1 disengaged 2 months post-operatively.Upon revision, the surgeon found the tulip of the screw to have broken off from the screw threads.
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