| Catalog Number |
23391136S |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
05/07/2024
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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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Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported: "an alpha retrograde nail broke through the middle of the most distal static option hole (above the oblong dynamic hole).Approximately 2 months after implantation.Patient was weight bearing and walking; did not experience a fall".
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported: "an alpha retrograde nail broke through the middle of the most distal static option hole (above the oblong dynamic hole).Approximately 2 months after implantation.Patient was weight bearing and walking; did not experience a fall".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction - please refer to d1 product long description.The reported event could be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation but with an available radiograph event could be confirmed.With the available radiograph formal medical opinion was sought: with the provided limited information the only thing that can be noticed is the limited amount of bone healing that occurred from implantation to explantation in approximately 12 weeks.But further could not be identified by with limited provided details.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required currently.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 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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