FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LEFTY TIGHT LAG SCREW, Ø10.5MM X 90MM
MDR report key: 15200736
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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 |