| Catalog Number |
5820110020 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2019
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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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Awaiting device evaluation.A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the bur broke at the neck during a lumbar fusion.It was further reported that the a piece of the bur had to be removed from the patient's bone.It was also reported that there was a 10 to 20 minute delay and no adverse consequences as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results indicate that the most likely cause of breakage is metal contact along with lack of or insufficient irrigation during use.The quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the bur broke at the neck during a lumbar fusion.It was further reported that the a piece of the bur had to be removed from the patient's bone.It was also reported that there was a 10 to 20 minute delay and no adverse consequences as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
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