| Model Number |
3100-0030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The original bunion correction was performed on (b)(6) 2020 with the crossroads minibunion products.X-ray evidence at 2-weeks post-operation shows the plate not fully seated onto the shaft of the 1st metatarsal and minimal purchase of the non-locking screw into the lateral cortex of the shaft of the 1st metatarsal with the screw head slightly backed out from the plate.According to the surgeon, the patient had severe post-operative swelling, evidence of wound breakdown with infection, and a non-locking screw that backed-out potentially from restless leg syndrome.Non-conformance was not identified based on the lots that would contribute to these events.Screw back-out may have been due to inadequate fixation intra-operatively or due to the restless leg syndrome of the patient.The following screws were removed with the plate: ref: 3100-3024lk ln: 501198 qty: 1 product name: minibunion locking screw 3.0mm x 24mm.Ref: 3100-2722nl ln: 500723 qty: 1 product name: minibunion non-locking screw 2.7mm x 22mm.
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Event or Problem Description
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The original bunion correction was performed on (b)(6) 2020 with the crossroads minibunion products.X-ray evidence at 2-weeks post-operation shows the plate not fully seated onto the shaft of the 1st metatarsal and minimal purchase of the non-locking screw into the lateral cortex of the shaft of the 1st metatarsal with the screw head slightly backed out from the plate.According to the surgeon, the patient had severe post-operative swelling, evidence of wound breakdown with infection, and a non-locking screw that backed-out potentially from restless leg syndrome.
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