| Model Number |
04.233.140S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Hematoma (1884); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
03/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is 1 of 7 for (b)(4).Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient came to operating room for removal of rfna due to infection.The surgeon voiced that after nail was originally inserted patient had received heparin for a significant pe and developed a large hematoma at surgical site which ultimately lead to the wound breaking down.He believes this is what lead to the patient having an infection.Rfna was explanted and antibiotic spacer was placed.
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