Model Number 1796-5040S |
Device Problems
Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/20/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
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Event Description
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Customer reported the following event: "when installing gamma nails, it is impossible to insert the distal screw through the nail.After several attempts to change the screw, the screw head is damaged but looks different from the new one as well as the screw pitch.The second is inserted without any difficulties".
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Event Description
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Customer reported the following event: "when installing gamma nails, it is impossible to insert the distal screw through the nail.After several attempts to change the screw, the screw head is damaged but looks different from the new one as well as the screw pitch.The second is inserted without any difficulties".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: refer to d10/h3.The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.The file will be closed formally in accordance to our procedures.In case the item and / or substantive information will become available in future the file will be reviewed and reopened.Device disposition is unknown.
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