Catalog Number 130790048 |
Device Problem
Failure to Advance (2524)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 03/01/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
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Event Description
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On insertion of screw, the inner locking screw came out of screw head, and could not be re-inserted / would not lock off.The implant was removed and another screw used.Surgery was delayed for five minutes.The item was removed and another similar item was used to complete the surgery successfully.There were no fragments generated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).No device associated with this report was received for examination.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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