| Model Number |
55-10506 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2020
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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 device has not yet been received at the manufacturer for testing.An evaluation will be conducted upon receipt of the device, and a follow-up report will be submitted after the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the health professional that the patient was implanted with a universal mandible mini plate 1.0mm.It was noticed post-operative, the plate was confirmed to be broken and there was a revision surgery to remove the plate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event of a broken plate could be confirmed, because a fragment of the plate (incl.2 and a half holes) was returned.Because of the x-rays provided that were evaluated by stryker health care professional no further physical inspection needs be performed and no material / expanded investigation activities were deemed necessary.The x-rays in company with the complaint information were forwarded to the stryker health care professional.He stated that according to the related instruction for use, the 2.0 mini plates are not indicated for fixation of mandibular fractures, and therefore, the surgeon used this plate off-label.The relevant manufacturing and inspection documents related to the reported device with catalog # 55-10506 have been reviewed.The review showed that the products were manufactured in accordance to specification.The related lot # 1000309128 indicates 158 devices were final released on 2018-jun-21 and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Based on evaluation there is no indication for an incorrectly working product or any systematic design, material or manufacturing related issue.Therefore, no further corrective and / or preventive actions are deemed necessary at this time.The complaint is added to the complaint trend.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the health professional that the patient was implanted with a universal mandible mini plate 1.0mm.It was noticed post-operative, the plate was confirmed to be broken and there was a revision surgery to remove the plate.
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