| Model Number |
661424 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
04/20/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: pt broke their right humerus and was compliant to all mobility instructions.Patient went to bed and woke up the following morning and experienced pain in their arm and knew that something was wrong.Went into the hospital, x-rays were taken and it was confirmed that the screw heads were broken within 3-4 weeks post op.The headless screws were left in but the plate and remaining screws were removed.Patient was revised and is having no issues with the plate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon completion of the investigation, additional information will be provided in a supplemental report.H3 other text : the headless screws were left in but the plate and remaining screws were removed.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: pt broke their right humerus and was compliant to all mobility instructions.Patient went to bed and woke up the following morning and experienced pain in their arm and knew that something was wrong.Went into the hospital, x-rays were taken and it was confirmed that the screw heads were broken within 3-4 weeks post op.The headless screws were left in but the plate and remaining screws were removed.Patient was revised and is having no issues with the plate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Other text : the headless screws were left in but the plate and remaining screws were removed.
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