| Catalog Number |
3910-500-471 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/25/2021
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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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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the screw broke during the procedure and remains in the patient.Note, the piece of the broken screw that remains in the patient is securely implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Alleged failure: it was reported by sales rep (b)(6) that allegedly the 4.75 omega single anchor screw broke 1/3 into dialing it in.Reportedly during an open glute repair for a 69 yr old female.Allegedly we drilled and used the tap prior to insertion.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root causes could be: 1) use of excessive force, 2) user does not drill/tap pilot hole, 3) user does not go to laser line (incomplete tapping/drilling/awling), 4) use of incorrect drill size for associated screw, or 5) inadequate assessment of bone quality.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the screw broke during the procedure and remains in the patient.Note, the piece of the broken screw that remains in the patient is securely implanted.
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