| Catalog Number |
6260-4-090 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Fracture (1260); Misassembled (1398)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Device not available.
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Event or Problem Description
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While performing a revision of patient's hip, the impactor adapter wasn't fully screwed into the stem.When the instrument was back slapped, the threads sheared off in the stem.Another device was immediately available and removal was completed with no surgical delay.Rep reported that the surgeon and hospital have no further information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding crack/fracture involving a gmrs adaptor was reported.The event was confirmed after review of the provided photograph.Method & results product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however a photograph was provided for review.Review of the photograph noted the following: the threaded end of the device has fractured just below the first thread.The device shows some staining from biological material but is otherwise, unremarkable.Medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as the operative report as well as device return are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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While performing a revision of patient's hip, the impactor adapter wasn't fully screwed into the stem.When the instrument was back slapped, the threads sheared off in the stem.Another device was immediately available and removal was completed with no surgical delay.Rep reported that the surgeon and hospital have no further information available.
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