| Catalog Number |
48558524 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2016
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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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It was reported that the tulip head of a screw broke off intra operatively after the screw had been placed into the patient.The screw size was 4.5mm x 24mm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Visual inspection; functional inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; the product was confirmed visually to have a separated tulip head from repositioning.Manufacturing files were reviewed and no anomalies were found.The probable root cause of the tulip disengagement is not determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tulip head of a screw broke off intra operatively after the screw had been placed into the patient.The screw size was 4.5mm x 24mm.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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