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48556328 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2016
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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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It was reported that the post op images show a rod that has is not connected to the screw.Additional information: "the revision surgery has not occurred yet, it is scheduled for (b)(6).".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional follow up will be provided once investigation is completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the post op images show a rod that has is not connected to the screw.Additional information: "the revision surgery occured on (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot #: 091832.Method: x-rays, device history review, complaint history review, risk assessment.Result: the customer reported that a screw was removed because one had a tulip popped out.Manufacturing records were reviewed and no anomalies were found.Conclusion: the plausible root cause cannot be determined conclusively because device was not returned for evaluation.Potential root causes may be: improper construct, set screws not tightened correctly.Excessive load due to unstable construct.Excessive load due to patient anatomy/pathology.Patient performs strenuous post-op activities.Surgeon applying too much torque to seat the screw head.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the post op images show a rod that has is not connected to the screw.Additional information: "the revision surgery occurred on (b)(6).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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