| Catalog Number |
MC1005T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/21/2022
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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 the one-year post-operative x-ray showed a fracture of the c5/6 superior anchoring plate.No complications for the patient so far.The surgeon will monitor the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the product could not be physically evaluated since it remains implanted, however, an x-ray was provided.Based on the x-ray, the device appeared to match the information in the complaint file and appears to be fractured.Root cause: the root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to off-axis forces applied during insertion or intersecting the plates at nearby levels.Dhr review: per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimvie control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the one-year post-operative x-ray showed a fracture of the c5/6 superior anchoring plate.No complications for the patient so far.The surgeon will monitor the patient.
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