| Catalog Number |
9734856 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Bent (1059); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No parts have been received by manufacturer for evaluation.This device is included in the medical device field correction notification, "potential for instrument breaking ¿ medtronic navigated solera screwdrivers" (september 2015).The revised instructions for use (ifu) were also provided with the notification.Part not returned for evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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A medtronic representative reported that during a spinal fusion procedure the tip of the solera driver was bent.Site continued the use of instrument and completed the procedure.Medtronic representative suspected that the reported issue occurred while the instrument was in the patient anatomy.The procedure was completed with the use of navigation.There was no delay to the procedure.No impact on patient outcome.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is included in the medical device field correction notification, "potential for instrument breaking ¿ medtronic navigated solera screwdrivers" (september 2015).The revised instructions for use (ifu) were also provided with the notification.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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