| Model Number |
40-1003 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/18/2015
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Information provided states that the screwdriver was stripped and could not be used to insert the screws resulting in a delay in the procedure.Patient is recovering well.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and evaluated.The hex tip shows slight rounding on the edges.Repeated use can cause the edges to wear down.The screw driver was functionally tested with a lateral mass screw and the driver would not grab the screw.This instrument has been in the field since 2009.
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