| Model Number |
55-07765 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not yet been received at the manufacturer for testing.An evaluation will be conducted upon receipt of the device, and a follow-up report will be submitted after the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the company representative that upon re-operation to explant the plates due to the maxilla shifting, it was discovered that the plates were fractured.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event (plate breakage) could not be confirmed as the plates were not returned for investigation.It has been reported that 3 plates were broken.As a result, a reoperation was performed.It was reported that the patient was compliant to post op care instructions and attended post op follow-ups regularly.The surgeon noticed movement of the maxilla in (b)(6) 2023.He also observed non-union prior to the reported plate breakages.The post op images were reviewed.The design team did not observe any broken plates (fig.1).Stryker¿s medical expert stated that non-union will cause plate breakage.Union usually occurs 4-5 months after surgery.Based on statistical evaluation, there is no indication for an incorrectly working product or any design, material or manufacturing related issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the company representative that upon re-operation to explant the plates due to the maxilla shifting, it was discovered that the plates were fractured.
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