Model Number 39-SG-6540 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 05/21/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient information - unknown.Occupation - other; sales representative.Evaluation in process but not yet complete.Upon completion of evaluation, a follow up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2021, utilizing the reform ti modular pedicle screw system.Subsequently, the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021, due to a broken ø6.5mm x 40mm reform ti modular non-cannulated - non-fluted screw (39-sg-6540).Both pieces of the broken screw were removed, and a larger screw was implanted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2021, utilizing the reform ti modular pedicle screw system.Subsequently, the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021, due to a broken ø6.5mm x 40mm reform ti modular non-cannulated - non-fluted screw (39-sg-6540).Both pieces of the broken screw were removed, and a larger screw was implanted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 device evaluation - the returned part was visually examined with the aid of a 5x loop.Multiple ratchet marks exist near one side of the fracture.Initial crack propagation is believed to have initiated in this area.Progression marks also exist.It appears that the screw broke via a fatigue failure.The cause for this can not be ascertained from this review and the details of the implantation were not made available.Review of device history records found twenty-five (25) pieces of lot 32245ps were released for distribution on 9/9/2020 with no deviation or anomalies.Two-year complaint history review (6.8.2019-6.8.2021) found this to be the only report for the reported part number.No corrective actions are being recommended at this time as this is the first reported failure for this part number.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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