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48231326 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/20/2017
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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; surgeon had some negative experiences with the screwdriver and the polyaxial closed head screws in a recent surgery.For the closed head polyaxial screw, he experienced a stripped set screw during final tightening.For the screwdriver he experienced stripping and breaking of the t25 torx drive geometry during screw insertion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: complaint history review, risk assessment.Result: the customer reported event was confirmed via correspondence.No adverse consequences or surgical delays were reported.The surgeon was informed that the stripping of the iliac screwdriver is a result of high density bone in the ilium in combination with under-sized tapping of the hole.It was recommended to tap closer to size especially with patients with hard bone.The cause is a combination of high density bone with under sized tapping of the screw hole.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; surgeon had some negative experiences with the screwdriver and the polyaxial closed head screws in a recent surgery.For the closed head polyaxial screw, he experienced a stripped set screw during final tightening.For the screwdriver he experienced stripping and breaking of the t25 torx drive geometry during screw insertion.
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