| Model Number |
1806-1008 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Align (2522)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/09/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon completion of the investigation any additional information will be communicated in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that when the femoral nail was locked, a false hole was drilled.The nail was difficult to detach from the targeting device after implantation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrections: please refer to d9/h3 the reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence was provided.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.However, any device inevitably suffers from long and frequent use.Referring to the very long period since manufacturing [manufactured in 2008] the device has reached the end of its useful service-life and had fulfilled its tasks in former surgeries as intended, until the reported event, without problems reported.The file will be closed formally in accordance to our procedures.In case the item and / or substantive information will become available in future the file will be reviewed and reopened.H3 other text : device disposition is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that when the femoral nail was locked, a false hole was drilled.The nail was difficult to detach from the targeting device after implantation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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