| Catalog Number |
1406-4028 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Skin Irritation (2076)
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| Date of Event |
04/10/2018
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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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This mdr was identified as part of complaint file remediation project.A 4.0mm headed bone screw was removed because the patient was complaining of surface irritation.The screw was used as a lag screw across a joint in conjunction with a competitor plate for a mpj fusion.No x-ray images have been received for this case.Initial implantation date was (b)(6) 2018.Screw was removed on (b)(6) 2018.Th joint fused and the patient is not experiencing any problems.No defects were identified for the implants.Removed due to skin irritation.
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Event or Problem Description
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A revision surgery was performed to remove the bone screw due to irritation.A lag screw was placed across the joint with a plate for a mpj fusion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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