| Model Number |
25-092-42-91 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
05/18/2018
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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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(b)(4).Reference exemption number e2017029.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a screw broke and part of the screw remained in the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The stereo microscope investigation revealed tensile cracks.Further observation determined there were no indications of material or manufacturing defects.The review of the product device history records was not possible due to no lot number being identified.The investigation results conclude that the root cause for breakages were due to structural failure of the device due to mechanical overload.If further information is obtained that might add value to the contents of the investigation report, an additional follow-up report will be submitted.
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