Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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Event Date 01/01/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that on unknown date, patient had a femoral neck fracture that was fixed on (b)(6) 2021 using the depuy synthes femoral neck system.The fracture went onto a nonunion.The patient returned to surgery for removal of the femoral neck implants and implantation of a total hip arthroplasty.All the femoral neck hardware was removed with ease.The 5.0 mm locking screw was broken at the screw plate junction.The broken piece was removed using a trephine.All hardware was removed successfully.Patient status is unknown.This complaint involves four (4) devices.This report is for (1)unk - nail head elements: fns bolt.This report is 2 of 4 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is for an unk - nail head elements: fns bolt/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is for an unk - nail head elements: fns bolt/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on unknown date, patient had a femoral neck fracture that was fixed on (b)(6) 2021 using the depuy synthes femoral neck system.The fracture went onto a nonunion.The patient returned to surgery for removal of the femoral neck implants and implantation of a total hip arthroplasty.All the femoral neck hardware was removed with ease.The 5.0 mm locking screw was broken at the screw plate junction.The broken piece was removed using a trephine.All hardware was removed successfully.Patient status is unknown.This complaint involves four (4) devices.This report is for (1)unk - nail head elements: fns bolt.This report is 2 of 4 for (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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