FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
EBI XFIX DYNAFIX
MDR report key: 224807
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Received May 19, 1999
Report
- Report Number
- 2242816-1999-00032
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 19, 1999
- Date of Event
- May 14, 1999
- Manufacturer
- ELECTRO-BIOLOGY, INC.
- Product Code
- HTY
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
A HYBRID SYSTEM WITH 4 WIRE CARRIAGE AND BONE SCREWS WAS APPLIED TO A PROXIMAL TIBIA. ONE WEEK LATER THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE OR TO WASH OUT THE INFECTION. WHILE MOVING THE PATIENT TO THE OR TABLE, THE WIRE CARRIAGE BROKE. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT. THE ENTIRE CARRIAGE WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EBI XFIX DYNAFIX Implant | EXTERNAL FIXATION | HTY | ELECTRO-BIOLOGY, INC. | UNK | 044133 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNKNOWN | Other |