| Catalog Number |
30660080S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Necrosis (1971); Perforation (2001); Limb Fracture (4518); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
02/16/2024
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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: "a patient who had undergone internal fixation with a long gamma nail 3 years earlier had shown bony fusion, but when he/she felt pain and a femoral neck fracture and osteonecrosis were found.The lag screw had been penetrated to the pelvis, but because of his/her advanced age, the surgeon chose to have the replacement with only a bipolar.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: "a patient who had undergone internal fixation with a long gamma nail 3 years earlier had shown bony fusion, but when he/she felt pain and a femoral neck fracture and osteonecrosis were found.The lag screw had been penetrated to the pelvis, but because of his/her advanced age, the surgeon chose to have the replacement with only a bipolar.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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