| Model Number |
SK38 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/23/2025
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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 reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2024, a broken screw was discovered via radiographic image from a post-op follow-up.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.No devices were returned for evaluation as all hardware currently remains implanted.The device history records were reviewed and no issues were identified during the manufacture and release of the devices that could have contributed to what was reported.A number of factors could have contributed to what was reported and although the most likely cause cannot be determined based on the available information and without the return of the device, the broken screw was likely subjected to excessive bending stresses which resulted in the breakage.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2024, a broken screw was discovered via radiographic image from a post-op follow-up.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.All hardware currently remains implanted.Although there has been no injury reported and this malfunction has not resulted in a revision surgery to date, there have been similar events where this malfunction has resulted in a revision surgery.Therefore, a mdr will be filed to ensure full compliance with 21 cfr part 803.
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