FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

4.5MM TI CANCELLOUS BONE SCREWSELF-TAPPING 12MM

MDR report key: 3130614 · Received May 24, 2013

Report

Report Number
2520274-2013-02804
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 24, 2013
Date of Event
April 24, 2013
Report Date
April 24, 2013
Manufacturer
SYNTHES USA
Product Code
KWQ
PMA / PMN Number
K031276
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, 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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING AN ANTERIOR FUSION PROCEDURE ON (B)(4) 2013, THE ANTERIOR CERVICAL LOCKING PLATE SCREW PLACED ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE MOST CRANIAL PLATE HOLE DID NOT LOCK TO THE PLATE. THE SCREW PASSED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE PLATE HOLE AND WAS NOT AGREEABLE TO REMOVAL. IT WAS LEFT IN THE BONE. THERE WAS NO EXTENSION OF SURGERY TIME. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
231654 4.5MM TI CANCELLOUS BONE SCREWSELF-TAPPING 12MM KWQ SYNTHES USA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 74 YR