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403087-06 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/29/2021
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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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It was reported that when we were doing a da hip procedure the final leg length and offset were very far off normal readings.The readings for leg length were 20mm longer and 41mm medial.I requested he start again to see if we got the same readings twice.We got the same readings two times in a row.No patient injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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At this time the product has not been returned for investigation.Once the product is returned orthalign will perform an investigation into the alleged accuracy issue.Orthalign is filing this mdr with an abundance of caution with the understanding of the potential harm that the patient could be subject to if the device produces inaccurate measurements.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation was able to confirm the accuracy issue described by the initial report.The cause of the inaccuracy was linked to the reference sensor used.This report has been updated to reflect the product information for the reference sensor identified as the problem component.Root cause was unable to be identified.Orthalign will continue to monitor this issue and take action when alert limits are exceeded.
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