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IG008R |
| 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 |
01/04/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a distraction pin broke into the cervical vertebra bone during removal intra-operatively.The surgeon was able to remove it without consequences for the patient and cement was added to the hole.Surgery was delayed for 30 minutes.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a distraction pin broke into the cervical vertebra bone during removal intra-operatively.The surgeon was able to remove it without consequences for the patient and cement was added to the hole.Surgery was delayed for 30 minutes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrections in d4: udi number, d9, and h3.Additional information in h4 and h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed that the tip of the pin was fractured off.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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