2.4MM TI VA-LCP 2-CLMN VLR DSTRADIUS PL 6H HD/3H SHAFT/RT
Report
- Report Number
- 8030965-2013-10624
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 26, 2013
- Date of Event
- April 17, 2012
- Report Date
- April 17, 2012
- Manufacturer
- SYNTHES GMBH
- Product Code
- HRS
- PMA / PMN Number
- K083694
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AZ
- 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. INVESTIGATION COULD NOT BE COMPLETED AND NO CONCLUSION COULD BE DRAWN AS NO DEVICE WAS RETURNED AND NO LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED.
DEVICE IS USED FOR TREATMENT NOT DIAGNOSIS. PLACEHOLDER.
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)(4) 2012. NEW INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED (B)(4) 2013. PLACEHOLDER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORIF DISTAL RADIUS PROCEDURE SURGEON PLACED A TI 4.2MM VA-LCP 2-CLM 6 HOLE PLATE AND WAS INSERTING A 2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW USING A 1.2NM TORQUE LIMITING ATTACHMENT, WHEN THE SCREW WENT THROUGH THE PLATE HOLE AT THE PROXIMAL HOLE ON THE MOST RADIAL SIDE OF THE PLATE DISTALLY. SURGEON DID NOT REMOVE THE SCREW; SURGEON COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR THIS EVENT.
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4).
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124037 | 2.4MM TI VA-LCP 2-CLMN VLR DSTRADIUS PL 6H HD/3H SHAFT/RT | HRS | SYNTHES GMBH |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 YR |