| Catalog Number |
730M0060 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2024
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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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It was reported that two vitality cannulated drivers and a vitality t27 closure top inserter fractured intra-operatively while driving a screw, but that these fractures resulted in no procedural delays or impact to the patient.It was reported that the tips had become twisted and compromised over use and time.No additional instrumentation was required to complete the surgery and all pieces were removed prior to rod insertion.This is report one of three for this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that two vitality cannulated drivers and a vitality t27 closure top inserter fractured intra-operatively while driving a screw, but that these fractures resulted in no procedural delays or impact to the patient.It was reported that the tips had become twisted and compromised over use and time.No additional instrumentation was required to complete the surgery and all pieces were removed prior to rod insertion.This is report one of three for this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Corrections in g1 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed the tip has twisted and fractured off.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left highridge medical¿s control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference reports 3012447612-2024-00152 through 3012447612-2024-00154.
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