| Model Number |
403001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
09/12/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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We reviewed the issue and procedure with the surgeon.No device defects or malfunctions were detected.The orthalign plus device performed normally during the procedure.X-rays were not provided to orthalign.The fracture apparently happened while placing the mounting pins for the cutting block.
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Event or Problem Description
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A surgeon reported that a fracture in the tibia occurred during placement of the tibial cutting block during an unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedure navigated by the orthalign plus system.The fracture required use of a small fragment plate and screws to stabilize the proximal tibia below the resection site.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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