| Catalog Number |
DWJ342 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/17/2024
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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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It was reported that after the baseplate was inserted, while tightening the peripheral screws, one of the 42mm screws snapped one centimeter below the head.The surgeon determined that the fixation was stable enough with the remaining three peripheral screws and the central screw, so the broken 42mm screw was left in place.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on 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.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned, and the lot number was not communicated.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the catalog number and lot number were not communicated.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.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 device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after the baseplate was inserted, while tightening the peripheral screws, one of the 42mm screws snapped one centimeter below the head.The surgeon determined that the fixation was stable enough with the remaining three peripheral screws and the central screw, so the broken 42mm screw was left in place.
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