| Model Number |
03801880 |
| 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 |
01/31/2017
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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; surgeon placed a neutral cross connector in conjunction with an 8.5x80 screw at the left iliac.When trying to place a blocker/set screw into the 8.5 x 80 screw, he was unable thread it in completely (unable to final tighten).He was frustrated because he did everything "by the book." he was forced to extract the 8.5 x 80 screw and replace with another screw.Upon implanting the new screw, he was able to easily place the blocker and final tighten appropriately.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; surgeon placed a neutral cross connector in conjunction with an 8.5x80 screw at the left iliac.When trying to place a blocker/set screw into the 8.5 x 80 screw, he was unable thread it in completely (unable to final tighten).He was frustrated because he did everything "by the book." he was forced to extract the 8.5 x 80 screw and replace with another screw.Upon implanting the new screw, he was able to easily place the blocker and final tighten appropriately.
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