Model Number P20-120-028S |
Device Problems
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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Event Date 09/30/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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3 months postoperatively the patient lost function of the fhl tendon.Removal of the akin osteotomy screw did not restore fhl function.After removal of this screw the tendon was found to be 90 percent attenuated at the level of the base of the proximal phalanx/mtp joint.Tendon was repaired with fractional lengthening.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the surgical technique this implant placement has no impact on the function of the fhl tendon.User error was identified associated either with implant placement or incorrect selection of implant size.
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Event Description
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Revision surgery conducted due to loss of function of fhl tendon identified 3 months post-op.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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