| Catalog Number |
48558532 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2016
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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 4.5 screw popped off while implanting.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection, device history review, complaint history review, risk assessment.The device was confirmed visually to have a separated tulip head.Manufacturing files were reviewed and no anomalies were found.The possible root causes include: poor bone quality, user applies too much axial/rotational/cantilever forces, improper hole preparation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; the tulip head of a 4.5 screw popped off while implanting.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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