| Model Number |
CLAV FRAC PLT,CENTRAL THIRD,RT,SS, STRL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
06/26/2024
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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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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that five weeks after surgery the patient felt a cracking in his collarbone.There was a plate fracture in the 5th gliding hole of the medial clavicle plate.***update (b)(4): in addition, the plate remains in the patient for the time being.He doesn't want an operation.Regarding disabilities: his collarbone fracture has not healed.As a result, he has pain, but no more pain than before.
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Event or Problem Description
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Update swit (b)(6) 2024: further information was provided that during a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024 the plate was removed out of patient and was replaced by a new plate made of titanium from another manufacturer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.
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