| Catalog Number |
3100-2716NL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688); Missing Value Reason (3192)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2019
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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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The doctor performed a minibunion surgery on (b)(6) 2019.At 2nd week follow-up the patient was walking, and the incision opened up resulting in wound issues.The doctor washed the incision on (b)(6) 2019 and tightened the non-locking screw.The shaft was packed with cancellous bone chips.The patient was hospitalized for 7 days.Intravenous antibiotics were given for 2 weeks and oral antibiotics for an additional 2 weeks.No evidence of a bone infection was identified.No device defects were identified in the investigation.Potentially, early patient mobility may lead to screw back-out.Component implants used in entire construct: minibunion non-locking screw 2.7mm x 16mm part number: 3100-2716nl, lot number: 500720.Minibunion 3.5mm offset plate short part number: 3100-0030, lot number: 500737.Minibunion locking screw 3.0mm x 18mm part number: 3100-3018lk, lot number: 500727.
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Event or Problem Description
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The doctor performed a minibunion surgery on (b)(6) 2019.At 2nd week follow-up the patient was walking, and the incision opened up resulting in wound issues.The doctor washed the incision on (b)(6) 2019 and tightened the non-locking screw.The shaft was packed with cancellous bone chips.The patient was hospitalized for 7 days.Intravenous antibiotics were given for 2 weeks and oral antibiotics for an additional 2 weeks.No evidence of a bone infection was identified.
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