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33625105 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/28/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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The 'teeth' at the base of the omega lag screw sheared off during insertion with the 'one piece lag screw inserter (- 704047), which was also damaged.This was identified during the procedure, and upon inspection post procedure, the issue was identified.
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Event or Problem Description
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The 'teeth'at the base of the omega lag screw sheared off during insertion with the 'one piece lag screw inserter (- 704047), which was also damaged.This was identified during the procedure, and upon inspection post procedure, the issue was identified.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: sections labeled for single use and usage of device.The reported event could be confirmed.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to be user related.The failure was caused by inadequate assembly or simply too much mechanical force was applied during lag screw insertion (possibly the connecting bolt may have not been place tighten enough and subsequently the pins of the one step insertion wrench were not in position anymore).The device inspection revealed the following: the returned lag screw is indeed badly damaged (both connecting pins (pegs) are completely broken off).It indicates that either the lag screw had not been properly assembled with the one-step insertion wrench or just inadequate use has resulted in these damages.The threaded front part is still in good condition though, which indicates that the user must have encountered difficulties with the correct assembly.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If any further information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.
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