FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SKELETAL DYNAMICS

MDR report key: 16892650 · Received May 8, 2023

Report

Report Number
3006742481-2023-00009
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 8, 2023
Date of Event
April 11, 2023
Report Date
May 8, 2023
Manufacturer
SKELETAL DYNAMICS INC.
Product Code
KWI
UDI-DI
00841506100043
PMA / PMN Number
K172688
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THIS DEVICE STATES: THE LOCKING SCREW PACKAGED WITH THE RADIAL HEAD MUST BE INSTALLED AND FULLY TIGHTENED TO FIX THE RADIAL HEAD TO THE RADIAL STEM. IF THE LOCKING SCREW IS NOT ATTACHED AND/OR FULLY SECURED, THE RADIAL HEAD MAY LOOSEN AND/OR DISCONNECT FROM THE RADIAL STEM, CAUSING SOFT TISSUE IRRITATION AND/OR DEVICE FAILURE. THIS IS A COMMON CAUSE OF FAILURE IN RADIAL HEAD CASES. THE LOCKING SCREW AND RADIAL HEAD WERE BOTH INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE WITHIN SPECIFICATION. HOWEVER, THE RETURNED DEVICE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING FURTHER TESTING, AND A CONCLUSION HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

RADIAL HEAD LOCKING SCREW LOOSENED. THE LOCKING SCREW WAS REPLACED SUCCESSFULLY, AND THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF FURTHER COMPLICATIONS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
726360 SKELETAL DYNAMICS ALIGN RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM KWI SKELETAL DYNAMICS INC. ALIGN Radial Head & Lock Screw, 24mm AN1907034 00841506100043

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Female Required Intervention