FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
REMOVABLE EXTENSION ARM-FLEX 30MM FOR CMF DISTRACTOR
MDR report key: 3101801
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Received May 9, 2013
Report
- Report Number
- 2520274-2013-02468
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 9, 2013
- Report Date
- April 15, 2013
- Manufacturer
- SYNTHES USA
- Product Code
- MQN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080153
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
DEVICE WAS USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. WITHOUT A LOT NUMBER, THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS REVIEW COULD NOT BE COMPLETED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT COMPLETED; NO CONCLUSION COULD BE DRAWN, AS NO PRODUCT WAS RECEIVED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
(B)(4)
Description of Event or Problem · 1
AN INFANT WITH MANDIBULAR DEFICIENCY WAS TREATED WITH BI-LATERAL BC DISTRACTORS ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADS OF THE EXTENSION ARMS DO NOT ENGAGE THE DISTRACTOR BODIES IMMEDIATELY OR SECURELY. THE DISTRACTOR BEGINS TO DISTRACT THEN JUST SPINS FREELY. EVENTUALLY THE THREADS ENGAGE THE DISTRACTOR, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DISTRACTOR IS MOVING FORWARD. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204114 | REMOVABLE EXTENSION ARM-FLEX 30MM FOR CMF DISTRACTOR | MQN | SYNTHES USA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 DA |