| Catalog Number |
48328500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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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 |
09/26/2018
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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 a screwdriver tip broke while inserting a screw.The tip was retrieved from the head of the screw and an alternate screwdrivers was used to fully seat the screw.The event resulted in 5 minute surgical delay to retrieve the screwdriver tip.No adverse consequences to the patient were reported.This complaint will be reported as a malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed via visual inspection of the returned device.Per visual inspection wear and deformation was identified around broken tip.The device is in the field for over 7 years.Manufacturing files were reviewed and no revealed anomalies were found.The most likely root cause of the tip fracture ifs normal wear due to device age.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a screwdriver tip broke while inserting a screw.The tip was retrieved from the head of the screw and an alternate screwdrivers was used to fully seat the screw.The event resulted in 5 minute surgical delay to retrieve the screwdriver tip.No adverse consequences to the patient were reported.
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