| Model Number |
51-423-30-09 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was having previously broken distractors (reported on mdr 9610905-2016-00048) replaced.After devices were implanted the surgeon tested the distractors and both broke.The distractors were removed and replaced during the same case.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation was performed using visual and stereo microscopic inspection on the distractors that were returned.Process evaluation was also performed based off the lot number provided.Tensile cracks were observed under the stereo microscope.Further observation determined there were no indications of material or manufacture defects.The product history device records were reviewed based on the lot number provided and no abnormalities were found.The results of the investigation conclude that the root cause for the breakage was due to mechanical overload on the device.If further information is obtained that might add value to the contents of the investigation report, an additional follow-up report will be submitted.
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