| Catalog Number |
18281140S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
09/16/2024
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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.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 that a nail was implanted and in the first follow up x-rays, at 3 months after insertion, the doctor noticed that the nail looked bent and contorted.This resulted in a revision surgery.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a nail was implanted and in the first follow up x-rays, at 3 months after insertion, the doctor noticed that the nail looked bent and contorted.This resulted in a revision surgery.
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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 evidence was provided.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.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.In case substantive information will become available in future that suggests otherwise we reserve the right to reopen the case.
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