| Model Number |
02.231.275 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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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.Additional patient identifier (b)(6); patient age, date of birth and weight are not available for reporting date of event: it is unknown when non-union began.Additional product codes jdp, hrs.Implant date is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned.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 on an unknown date, a patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation (orif) of the distal femur using synthes va condylar plate and screws.The outcome of the surgery was a nonunion.On (b)(6) 2018 the surgeon performed a revision orif of the distal femur to address the nonunion.The plates and screws were intact and successfully removed.A bone graft was inserted and a new synthes va condylar plate and screws were inserted in the patient.The revision was completed successfully with no harm to the patient.This is report 8 of 8 (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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