| Catalog Number |
210-24-003 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported by independent sales representative, the driver broke when the dr had the screw halfway into bone.She heard a crack and metal broke off the driver and was unable to capture the screw head.There was a delay in the case to try and find a solution.The explanted screws were discarded.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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Instrument failure - 20 minute delay in surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One similar complaints was identified for a tiger headed driver breaking.The root cause of the similar complaints is unknown due to limited information.There were no abnormalities in regards to dhr review.It is unknown if the doctor followed the surgical technique with the limited information available.The broken driver was not returned.Thus, full visual inspection and dimensional inspection did not occur.Limited visual inspection occurred utilized the reporter provided photograph to confirm the damage and the lot number.Simulated use testing did not occur as the driver was damaged during a hardware removal.Based on the limited information available regarding technique, as well as the devices not being retuned, the root cause shall remain as unknown.
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