| Catalog Number |
48335310 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
08/01/2016
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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; surgeon noticed damaged locking clip on screw, replaced with new implant.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot# cw4.Method: visual inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; results: no relevant issues were found in the manufacturing records of the device lot that may have contributed to the reported event.The anchor c surgical technique states that use of a free hand technique is strongly discouraged and use of the guide/inserter tip is required.Conclusion: the probable root causes are; freehand use during screw insertion, inserter loosening during surgery, inserting not fully threading, user unfamiliar with system, interaction between cage/screw/inserter, outer diameter of clip is too large, general use error.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; surgeon noticed damaged locking clip on screw, replaced with new implant.
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