| Model Number |
48230141 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
04/07/2017
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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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It was reported that; performed a surgery on a patient back in 2016 using a thoraco-lumbar-iliac screwing from a consignment and a loaner for the iliac part.On (b)(6) 2017, performed a revision surgery on this patient by implanting a cage in anterior and in posterior for a compression layout.Between these 2 dates, a stem of the iliac screwing detached from the stem-stem connector that made the link with lumbar screwing.The surgeon took the opportunity of the revision surgery to put back the iliac lumbar connection in place by changing the stem-stem connector as well as the stem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment; results: visual inspection of the device show that the device was returned in two pieces, with the blocker disengaged from the connector.No relevant manufacturing issues were identified.Conclusion: the plausible root cause of the event is determined to be a loose construct due to over tightening and rod not being seated in the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; performed a surgery on a patient back in 2016 using a thoraco-lumbar-iliac screwing from a consignment and a loaner for the iliac part.On (b)(6) 2017, performed a revision surgery on this patient by implanting a cage in anterior and in posterior for a compression layout.Between these 2 dates, a stem of the iliac screwing detached from the stem-stem connector that made the link with lumbar screwing.The surgeon took the opportunity of the revision surgery to put back the iliac lumbar connection in place by changing the stem-stem connector as well as the stem.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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