| Model Number |
3325-0300S |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
03/31/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a gamma nail broke and the patient required revision surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a gamma nail broke and the patient required revision surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Please note corrections to h3, h6 method code, h6 results code and h6 conclusion codes.The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence was provided.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was thrown away and x-rays were provided in the communication chain but those belonging to the initial and first revision surgery were not related to the reported product or the reported event so no medical opinion was sought out.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.Based on the provided information during the communication the nail broke due to pseudarthrosis, the root cause can be attributed to patient related.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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