| Model Number |
PS11.5-80D335 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2020
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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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To date, the device has not been returned for device evaluation.Root cause is unable to be determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received that a revision procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2021.As per the reporter, the nail was broken at the second screw hole from the top.The patient experienced pain.Minor signs of corrosion were noted on the screws and screw holes.No additional information is available.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received via review of literature that the patient also experienced delayed healing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Literature citation: rolfing, jan duedal, et al (2021).Pain, osteolysis, and periosteal reaction are associated with the stryde limb lengthening nail: a nationwide cross-sectional study.Acta orthopaedica, volume 92.Web address to article: https://doi.Org/10.1080/17453674.2021.1903278.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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