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Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/07/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.This is report five of seven for this event.Reference 3004485144-2016-00349 - 3004485144-2016-00355.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery while trying to install the closure top at the top of the construct at t10, the surgeon cross-threaded six closure tops.He then decided to remove the pedicle screw at that level.However, during removal, the tulip disassembled from the pedicle screw.He then installed a new pedicle screw and the closure top was installed successfully into this screw.There was no reported injury to the patient during this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned device was evaluated.The threads were found deformed in a manner consistent with cross-threading.A review of the manufacturing records did not identify any issues which would have contributed to this event.The labeling was reviewed and found to contain instructions regarding proper device usage.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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