| Catalog Number |
IS2739XLP01 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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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 |
10/13/2016
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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; attempted to insert the screw after drilling on right pedicle l5.There was found something a metal piece under x ray.There found a fracture piece of by xray.It couldn't be removed out of patient body.Finalized the procedure, but the metal piece remained in the patient body.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot# 20375; visual inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment.The device was inspected and it was found that the tip had fractured off.No relevant manufacturing issues were identified as all units met specifications.The most likely cause is wear due to the device's extended use.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; attempted to insert the screw after drilling on right pedicle l5.There was found something a metal piece under x ray.There found a fracture piece of by xray.It couldn't be removed out of patient body.Finalized the procedure, but the metal piece remained in the patient body.
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