FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

1.5X5MM HT SD X-DRIVE SCEW

MDR report key: 1416610 · Received April 10, 2009

Report

Report Number
1032347-2009-00047
Event Type
Other
Date Received
April 10, 2009
Report Date
March 27, 2009
Manufacturer
BIOMET MICROFIXATION
Product Code
HWC
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

CURRENT INFORMATION IS INSUFFICIENT TO PERMIT A VALID CONCLUSION ABOUT THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT ADDS VALUE TO THE RELEVANT CONTENT OF THIS REPORT AND/OR A CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THE HEAD OF A SCREW SHEARED OFF DURING SURGERY. A PORTION OF THE SCREW REMAINS IN THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 1.5X5MM HT SD X-DRIVE SCEW BONE SCREW HWC BIOMET MICROFIXATION

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1