It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, while plating a distal fibula, the surgeon was unable to get the plate to fit the patient¿s anatomy properly.The surgeon explained that the plate could not conform to the fibula and the plate was mal-reducing the fracture.The plate was removed and exchanged for a 1/3 tubular plate and the surgery was successfully completed.There was a surgical delay of ten (10) minutes.There was no patient consequence reported.This report involves one (1) 2.7mm/3.5mm lcp lateral distal fibula plate 5h/left/99mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Additional device product codes: hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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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