MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH 5.5 TI CORT FIX 7X40MM; ORTHOSIS, SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SPINAL FIXATION
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Model Number 186731740 |
Device Problem
Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/17/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that this was a plif procedures (l4/5) for treating asd on (b)(6) 2022.The event took place in sequence as follows: there was a possibility that the screw 7.0×40 (unk), that inserted to l5 in this surgery was loose, so it was removed.The surgeon tried to replace it with the screw 8.0×40 and tried to insert it but was unable to insert it due to resistance.The tip of the screwdriver in question was broken.The tip of the screwdriver got caught in the core of the screw 8.0×40, and the surgeon had difficulty removing the screw 8.0×40, but he managed to do so and the removal was completed.The surgeon commented that the reason for the difficulty in inserting the screw 8.0×40¿was that the patient's bone was quite hard, and that when he did not tap the screw 8.0×40 to break through although he felt resistance during insertion.The surgery was completed successfully within 30 minutes delay.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) 5.5 ti cort fix 7x40mm.This is report 3 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Additional narrative: additional product codes: kwq, mni,kwp and nkb.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.(b)(6).Initial reporter is a j&j sales representative.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3, h4, h6: 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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