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It was reported that during the or, when fixing the rod, the expedium verse correction keys were placed by a facilitator tube, as prescribed by the stg.While tightening these correction keys, metal came off the screw head and the correction key no longer had a grip.Subsequently, a unitized set screw was placed.It also had no grip and kept turning.Also two other screws in the construction of a total of 6 screws, gave the same problem: overturning the expedium verse correction keys and the subsequent unitized set screw; as a rescue option.All three screws were then explanted and replaced by new ones.Because of this incident, the operating area had to be checked extra for metal residues.No other metal remains were found.All metal residues found have been removed.By changing the broken screws, there has been a considerable delay in the total or time.Also, 3 extra implants had to be used to bring the or to a successful conclusion.
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Product complaint # = > (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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