| Catalog Number |
18221234S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/11/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: "when performing an inferior locking of a tibial nail, it proved impossible to pass the dedicated drill bit through the nail's distal holes.The surgeon had to force the device.".
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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.H3 other text : device is implanted in patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: "when performing an inferior locking of a tibial nail, it proved impossible to pass the dedicated drill bit through the nail's distal holes.The surgeon had to force the device.".
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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 evidence were provided.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.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.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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