| Model Number |
3.0 X 30MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
05/08/2023
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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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On 5/15/2023, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-8952ts-05s gerade low profile-t-platte, an ar-8933v-24s low profile va locking screw, an ar-8933v-26s low profile va locking screw, an ar-8933v-28s low profile va locking screw, an ar-8933v-30s low profile va locking screw, and an ar-8933-30s low pro cortical screw were removed during revision surgery.After the original surgery, a postoperative x-ray showed residual metal fragments.This procedure took place on (b)(6)2023.No further information has been reported.Additional information requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, g3, h3, h6.Ar-8952ts-05s gerade low profile-t-plate was not removed, and it remains fixed in the patient.The original procedure was a lisfranc joint dislocation repair.The revision surgery focused on removing the implants; no new parts were implanted.No further information is available.
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Event or Problem Description
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Ar-8952ts-05s gerade low profile-t-plate was not removed, and it remains fixed in the patient.The original procedure was a lisfranc joint dislocation repair.The revision surgery focused on removing the implants; no new parts were implanted.No further information is available.
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