| Catalog Number |
48558532 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
08/16/2016
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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 during a posterior thoracic revision case while removing a screw, the tulip head snapped off leaving the thread implanted.Additionally, while removing implants, several instruments were damaged/stripped or broken.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Risk assessment.Manufacturing files were not reviewed because no parts or lot was provided.Device history review, device inspection and complaint history could not be performed because the device was not returned.The exact 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 during a posterior thoracic revision case while removing a screw, the tulip head snapped off leaving the thread implanted.Additionally, while removing implants, several instruments were damaged/stripped or broken.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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