| Catalog Number |
627638 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Tissue Damage (2104); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
07/13/2018
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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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Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available it will be provided on a supplemental report.Hospital policy.
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Event or Problem Description
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This pi is for removal of three screws and screwdriver breakage.One screw was protruding through (i.E.Breaking) patients' skin in a plate/ screw construct.The first screw stripped and remained in patient, second screw removed without incident.The shaft of the screwdriver broke when attempting to remove the third screw.Patient's bone quality unknown.Rep reported that x-rays, medical records, and additional information are not available due to hospital policy.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is concomitant and did not contribute to the reported failure.Therefore, this complaint is closed without further investigation.If any additional information is provided indicating otherwise the record will be reopened and the investigation will be reworked.
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Event or Problem Description
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This pi is for removal of three screws and screwdriver breakage.One screw was protruding through (i.E.Breaking) patients' skin in a plate/ screw construct.The first screw stripped and remained in patient, second screw removed without incident.The shaft of the screwdriver broke when attempting to remove the third screw.Patient's bone quality unknown.Rep reported that x-rays, medical records, and additional information are not available due to hospital policy.
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