| Model Number |
403001 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/30/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A customer experience report was submitted to orthalign from a regional sales manager stating that a navigation unit was showing inaccurate leg length information to the surgeon.The procedures were believe to have been properly executed.Orthalign fully expects to receive the navigation unit in question to investigate.At this point in time there is no information available to come to a conclusion as to what may have caused this inaccuracy.Orthalign is filing this medical device report with abundance of caution with the knowledge of how an inaccurate leg length reading has the potential to result in patient injury.When results of the investigation regarding the device in question is complete a follow up report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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(b)(4).The unit was giving very inaccurate leg length.All procedures were believed to have been properly executed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Despite multiple attempts, the device was not returned.A review of the device history record (dhr) was conducted.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Orthalign, inc.Will continue to monitor this issue and take action if alert limits are exceeded.
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