| Model Number |
8525-60-S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/02/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The event included the breakage of the head of a zero profile interlocking cortex screw during implantation.The affected screw shaft was left in the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Dr.(b)(6) inserted this screw using the appropriately-sized screwdriver on power.Final tightening was completed using the handheld screwdriver.The breakage occurred during the last 1-2 turns, as the screw was seating itself into the bone.
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