| Model Number |
MTPL-9 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2022
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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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A trimed sales representative reported on (b)(6) 2022 that a mtpl-9 had broken in the patient.It was stated that the surgeon had a (b)(6) patient who had a previously failed toe implant (not a trimed product), the surgeon removed the silastic implant and put an allograft bone wedge in and plated with the mtpl-9.It was stated by the sales rep and surgeon that the fracture looked fused and was doing well when there was a sudden onset of pain 3 months post surgery (initial surgery date unknown), it was also mentioned that the patient typically has surgery complications.Lastly, it was stated that the surgeon plans to remove the hardware, the surgery date is currently unknown.The surgeon does not believe that this issue will cause any lasting issues in the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was stated on (b)(6) 2022 that the surgeon does not believe the plate itself caused or contributed to the serious injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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A trimed sales representative reported on 26 apr 2022 that the surgeon does not believe the plate itself caused or contributed to the serious injury.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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