2.4MM LCP DISTAL RADIUS T-PLATE 3H HEAD/4H SHAFT
Report
- Report Number
- 2520274-2013-00185
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- January 8, 2013
- Report Date
- December 11, 2012
- Manufacturer
- SYNTHES USA
- Product Code
- HRS
- PMA / PMN Number
- K091644
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
DEVICE WAS USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. WITHOUT A LOT NUMBER THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS REVIEW COULD NOT BE COMPLETED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT BE COMPLETED; NO CONCLUSION COULD BE DRAWN, AS NO PRODUCT WAS RECEIVED.
PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH LCP DISTAL RADIUS T-PLATE AND SCREW CONSTRUCT ON (B)(6) 2012 FOLLOWING AN INJURY ON (B)(6) 2012. REPORTEDLY THE SURGEON PLACED THE HARDWARE TOO FAR INTO THE ULNAR AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSED IMPINGEMENT ON THE PATIENT'S PRONATION SUPINATION. THE PATIENT COULD NOT TURN HER HAND ALL THE WAY OVER AND WAS HAVING PAIN. PATIENT WAS RETURNED TO THE OPERATING ROOM ON (B)(6) 2012 FOR REMOVAL OF HARDWARE. REPORTEDLY THE PATIENT WAS HEALED. THE IMPLANT DID NOT FAIL AND NOTHING WAS BROKEN. THE IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS IS 1 OF 5 REPORTS FOR THE SAME EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9640 | 2.4MM LCP DISTAL RADIUS T-PLATE 3H HEAD/4H SHAFT | LCP DISTAL RADIUS T-PLATE | HRS | SYNTHES USA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 YR | Required Intervention | SCREWS |