0.25MM SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER BLDHEX COUPLING
Report
- Report Number
- 1719045-2013-10295
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 12, 2013
- Report Date
- July 5, 2011
- Manufacturer
- SYNTHES (USA)
- Product Code
- HXX
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KS
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR. 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.
SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR. ORIGINAL AWARENESS DATE IS (B)(6) 2011.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE SURGEON WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPOSITION A PLATE AND THE TIPS OF THE SCREWDRIVER BLADES FROM THE SCREW REMOVAL SET BROKE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL OF THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR THIS COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103146 | 0.25MM SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER BLDHEX COUPLING | HXX | SYNTHES (USA) |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |