| Model Number |
223.571 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369); No Code Available (3191)
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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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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Patient age not reported.It is unknown when the non-union occurred; unknown date in 2016 or 2017.Device is not expected to return.(b)(4).Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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 revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2017 due to non-union of a ulna bone.The original surgery date occurred on (b)(6) 2016 due to a forearm fracture.All previously implanted hardware was removed intact and included a 3.5 mm lcp plate 7 holes and 6 (3.5 mm cortex screws).The patient was revised to a 9 hole lcp plate with 8 (3.5 mm cortex screws).The surgery was completed successfully with no delays.Patient outcome was noted as stable.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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