| Catalog Number |
482317545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/07/2019
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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 tulip of the xia defense screw broke off intra-op when surgeon was in process of final tightening.A surgical delay of 10 min was reported.No other consequence to the patient was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual, dimensional, functional and materials analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.Complaint history review for similar events and device history records could not be performed as a valid lot code was not provided and could not be obtained.It was reported that a screw tulip disengagement intra-operatively.Root cause could not be determined conclusively.However, when the tulip disengages from screw one common reason is due to the tulip being over angled while persuading.Cantilever forces would cause this.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that tulip of the xia defense screw broke off intra-op when surgeon was in process of final tightening.A surgical delay of 10 min was reported.No other consequence to the patient was reported.
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