| Model Number |
482315530 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
09/12/2017
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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 when the metal was being removed, 3 screws showed were broken.Not enough cement was pressed into cartridge.No further implants were implanted into patient because healing is needed first.The 3 broken devices stay in the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: risk assessment; results: visual, dimensional and functional analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.No relevant manufacturing issues were identified as all units met specifications.Conclusion: the definitive root cause of the event cannot be determined as device is not available for inspection.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that when the metal was being removed, 3 screws showed were broken.Not enough cement was pressed into cartridge.No further implants were implanted into patient because healing is needed first.The 3 broken devices stay in the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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