| Catalog Number |
48561024 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/29/2016
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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 posterior cervical procedure the screwdrivers stripped out and the persuader broke.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection; functional inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; results: no relevant manufacturing issues were found upon device history review.Visual inspection did not confirm a deformed tip and the instrument was able to attach to the polyaxial screw without issue.Conclusion: therefore the probable root cause of this event is user related.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during posterior cervical procedure the screwdrivers stripped out and the persuader broke.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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