| Model Number |
48804414A |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
06/28/2017
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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 during insertion the threaded portion of the locking mechanism broke off in the plate.Surgeon decided against removing the screws and replacing plate (per rep's suggestion).Threaded portion is stuck in the plate inside the patient.Other piece of the locking mechanism will be returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection, functional inspection, device history review, complaint history review, risk assessment.The customer reported event was confirmed via visual inspection.The device was found to be fractured.Manufacturing history was reviewed and no issues were identified.A root cause of the event was determined to be excessive torsional force applied to the locking screw during insertion.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during insertion the threaded portion of the locking mechanism broke off in the plate.Surgeon decided against removing the screws and replacing plate (per rep's suggestion).Threaded portion is stuck in the plate inside the patient.Other piece of the locking mechanism will be returned.
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