| Model Number |
351-07-04 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2022
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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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It was reported that during impaction of then talar implant, the talar implant inserter broke.No parts or pieces fell into the patients wound site.There was no surgical delay/prolongation.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Device is returning.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Pending evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The broken talar impactor cover reported was likely the result of additional stresses on the retaining tabs during impaction due to minimal joint space in a mobile bearing, which led to crack initiation, propagation, and ultimate fracture of the device.
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