| Model Number |
05-FINALDRIVER |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/05/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and passed all inspection criteria except for the broken tip.Dimensional inspection of the tip was not possible because it remains in the patient.A dhr was reviewed for this device and the instrument was manufactured to the defined specifications.This mdr is associated with mdr 1833824-2018-00038.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the final driver tip broke when the surgeon was trying to remove a set screw to retrieve a disassociated pedicle screw.The tip of the driver broke and is implanted in the screw in the patient.Surgery was completed successfully and with no injury to the patient.
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