| Model Number |
186727080 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B)(4).Device is available for evaluation.Investigation will be conducted.Follow up will be filed with the investigation results.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an unknown locking cap has loosened postoperatively.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Visual examination revealed signs of operative use as evidenced by superficial markings.It was noted that the inner cap (saddle) fell apart from its intended location.The inner cap (saddle) was not returned.Exerting a significant amount of force on the tulip head and saddle, potentially at a significant angle, may be sufficient to dislodge the saddle.A review of the device history record was conducted.No issues were identified during the manufacturing and release of this product that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer the root cause of polyaxial screw falling apart cannot be determined from the sample and the information provided.A potential root cause may be excessive force inadvertently placed on the drive feature of the screw during tightening, potentially at a significant angle, resulting in the saddle falling apart during use.As there has been no issue identified in the manufacturing or release of the device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer, this complaint file will be closed with no further action required.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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