| Model Number |
48694016 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2018
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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 an anterior cervical pressure fixation surgery for c3-6 was performed on (b)(6) 2018.On (b)(6) 2018, post operative x-ray indicated that the screw came out of the plate.Since there are no subjective symptoms such as uncomfortable feeling in the patient, the patient is under observation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: risk assessment, x-rays.Results: the event was confirmed via provided x-rays.Visual, dimensional and functional analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned, it remains implanted.No lot # was provided, so a manufacturing record review could not be performed.Conclusion: the exact root cause of this event cannot be determined conclusively.The possible root causes may be: excessive axial/torsional force applied during screw insertion.Over angulation of screw during insertion.Screw driven too deep.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an anterior cervical pressure fixation surgery for c3-6 was performed on (b)(6) 2018.On (b)(6) 2018, post operative x-ray indicated that the screw came out of the plate.Since there are no subjective symptoms such as uncomfortable feeling in the patient, the patient is under observation.
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