| Catalog Number |
2030-6535-1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Metal Related Pathology (4530); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/26/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The following was reported by the customer: "during implantation the screw head snapped off - unable to remove remaining metal implant." further information received from customer 1/4; " the surgeon was unable to safely remove the remaining parts of the screw.To avoid it impinging on the cup the decision was made to use a burr to ensure the broken screw was flush.No long lasting effects predicted.
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Event or Problem Description
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No new information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving a hip screw was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional, and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device remains implanted and the fragments were not returned.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusions: it was reported that "during implantation the screw head snapped off - unable to remove remaining metal implant." further information received from customer 1/4; " the surgeon was unable to safely remove the remaining parts of the screw.To avoid it impinging on the cup the decision was made to use a burr to ensure the broken screw was flush.No long-lasting effects predicted.' no further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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