FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

EBI XFIX DYNAFIX

MDR report key: 224807 · 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