CRX
Report
- Report Number
- 3007038372-2013-00001
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- January 24, 2013
- Date of Event
- January 2, 2013
- Report Date
- January 18, 2013
- Manufacturer
- SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS
- Product Code
- HSB
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
THE SURGEON USED THE SONOMA CRX-CWG OFF LABEL. THE SONOMA CRX-CWG IS CONTRAINDICATED AS STATED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - FOR PATIENTS WITH SKELETAL IMMATURITY.
A YOUNG MALE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A SONOMA CLAVICLE PIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF A FRACTURE CLAVICLE ON (B)(6) 2012. THE FRACTURE HEALED. THE SURGEON ELECTED TO REMOVE THE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2012. WHILE REMOVING THE IMPLANT BY USING A SLAP HAMMER TO FREE IT FROM THE INTRAMEDULLARY CANAL, THE IMPLANT BROKE. THE LATERAL HUB WAS REMOVED AND THE SURGEON LEFT A PORTION OF THE IMPLANT IN THE BONE. ON (B)(6) 2013, THE SURGEON USED SONOMA'S ADVANCED REMOVAL TOOL SET TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE IMPLANT. THE SHAFT WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED, HOWEVER, THE LATERAL TIP BROKE FROM THE SHAFT AND WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34580 | CRX | CRX-CWG | HSB | SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS | CRX-CWG | CU310511-04 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 YR | Required Intervention |