FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LEFTY TIGHT LAG SCREW, Ø10.5MM X 90MM

MDR report key: 15200736 · Received August 10, 2022

Report

Report Number
1220246-2022-05354
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 10, 2022
Date of Event
November 22, 2021
Report Date
August 10, 2022
Manufacturer
ARTHREX, INC.
Product Code
HSB
UDI-DI
00848665036534
PMA / PMN Number
K202099
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
501

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

COMPLAINT CONFIRMED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SECOND THREAD WAS BROKEN OFF. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE CAUSE OF THIS REMAINS UNDETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN 1192-090 LEFTY TIGHT LAG SCREW BROKE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021. WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO ADVANCE THE SCREW, IT BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE SCREW WAS RETRIEVED AND WAS REPLACED WITH AN 1099-090 GALILEO LAG SCREW.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1785527 LEFTY TIGHT LAG SCREW, Ø10.5MM X 90MM ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES HSB ARTHREX, INC. LEFTY TIGHT LAG SCREW, Ø10.5MM X 90MM 202340 00848665036534

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Unknown