| Model Number |
MS1-4570S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: upon return, visual inspection of the returned magec rod reveled that the rod was distracted beyond the midpoint with some wear/score marks on the distraction rod.The wear/score marks observed on the distraction rod would indicate the distraction rod was extended approximately 24.00 mm from its initial position.The x-ray images of the internal components did not show signs of damage and revealed the rod partially distracted.The rod was functionally tested and was unable to be distracted or retracted with the manual distractor as well as an external remote controller (erc).The rod has therefore determined to be jammed.Sectioning of the rod determined that the distraction rod could not be separated from the housing tube without applying high force which would indicate the distraction rod was likely out of alignment.It is possible, bending forces that were applied to the rod from patient anatomy/activity may have caused the distraction rod to wedge into the housing tube/become out of alignment which could then cause the rod to become jammed.Device records review: a review of the device history records (dhr) indicated that the rod was manufactured by the specified requirements at that time and met all the required quality inspections before shipment.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received that removal procedure was performed.There was no reported malfunction or serious injury reported; however, the removed rod was returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.During the course of the device evaluation the rod was found to be jammed.
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