6.5MM X 45MM S-LOK POLYAXIAL SCREW
Report
- Report Number
- 3005739886-2013-00006
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 27, 2013
- Date of Event
- January 25, 2013
- Report Date
- January 28, 2013
- Manufacturer
- T & S MACHINE SHOP, INC.
- Product Code
- MNI
- PMA / PMN Number
- K071438
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
THIS EVENT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE DEVICE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A MALFUNCTION CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WITH THE PAST TWO YEARS. INFORMATION PROVIDED WAS REVIEWED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED DID NOT RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, DID NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE CLINICAL OUTCOME OF THE PROCEDURE OR WOULD, SHOULD IT RECUR. EVALUATION IN PROCESS BUT NOT YET COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF EVALUATION, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SENT TO THE FDA.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED AT A FACILITY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES ON (B)(6) 2013, THE SLOT IN THE HEAD COMPONENT OF TWO OF THE S-LOK CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW SPLAYED, PREVENTING THE CAP SCREW FROM BEING ASSEMBLED AS INTENDED. ONE OF THE SCREWS WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SCREW THAT WAS READILY AVAILABLE. THE SECOND SCREW REMAINS IMPLANTED WITHOUT A CAP SCREW ASSEMBLED. THE PART AND LOT IDENTITY OF THE SCREW THAT REMAINS IN THE PATIENT WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84960 | 6.5MM X 45MM S-LOK POLYAXIAL SCREW | 6.5MM X 45MM S-LOK POLYAXIAL SCREW | MNI | T & S MACHINE SHOP, INC. | 4095TS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 YR |