| Model Number |
464.40S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
11/15/2017
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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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Additional narrative: (b)(6).Implanted in 2004; exact date is unknown.Complainant device is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.(b)(4).The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was implanted with a femoral nail in 2004 during an unknown procedure.Post-operatively, patient would return to surgery for a planned removal of the femoral nail for a total hip.During the planned explanation on (b)(6) 2017, the patient had an intertrochanteric fracture.The intact femoral nail and unknown number of screws were removed.A 2-hole dynamic hip system (dhs) was implanted with a lag screw and two (2) cortical screws for the fracture.There was a one (1) hour surgical delay due to difficulty getting the nail out.Procedure was completed successfully and patient status was reported as fine.This report is for one (1) 9mm ti solid femoral nail 400mm-sterile.(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing location: (b)(4).Manufacturing date: september 28, 2000.Expiration date: september 30, 2009.The inspection sheet and component part were reviewed and met specification.No non-conformance reports were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Sterility documentation was reviewed and determined to be conforming.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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