LOCKING SCREW, FULLY THREADED T2 TIBIA Ø5X40 MM
Report
- Report Number
- 0009610622-2014-00340
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 17, 2014
- Date of Event
- March 24, 2014
- Report Date
- March 31, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL
- Product Code
- HSB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K032244
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
EVALUATION SUMMARY: THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED. THE NAIL AND LOCKING SCREW WERE CLASSIFIED AS PRIMARY PRODUCTS DURING INVESTIGATION. NO DEVIATIONS WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION DOCUMENTS (DHR). THE SCREW WAS DOCUMENTED AS FAULTLESS PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SCREW WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PROVIDED; THE ROOT CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY REPORT INCLUDES THAT THE SCREW WAS ALSO BROKEN. MOST LIKELY THE SCREW BROKE DUE TO MULTIPLE LOADS AFTER THE NAIL WAS BROKEN. BECAUSE NO MANUFACTURER RELATED ISSUES WERE FOUND, THE IMPLANT BREAKAGES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO AN INTRAOPERATIVE IMPLANT DAMAGE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PATIENT. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE DETECTED DURING RISK ANALYSIS REVIEW. NO NON-CONFORMITY IDENTIFIED; NO PREVIOUS OR ACTUAL ACTIONS ARE IN PLACE.
EVALUATION SUMMARY: THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED. THE NAIL AND LOCKING SCREW WERE CLASSIFIED AS PRIMARY PRODUCTS DURING INVESTIGATION. NO DEVIATIONS WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION DOCUMENTS (DHR).THE SCREW WAS DOCUMENTED AS FAULTLESS PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SCREW WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PROVIDED; THE ROOT CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY REPORT INCLUDES THAT THE SCREW WAS ALSO BROKEN. MOST LIKELY THE SCREW BROKE DUE TO MULTIPLE LOADS AFTER THE NAIL WAS BROKEN. BECAUSE NO MANUFACTURER RELATED ISSUES WERE FOUND THE IMPLANT BREAKAGES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO AN INTRAOPERATIVE IMPLANT DAMAGE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PATIENT. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE DETECTED DURING RISK ANALYSIS REVIEW. NO NON-CONFORMITY IDENTIFIED; NO PREVIOUS OR ACTUAL ACTIONS ARE IN PLACE. DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NAIL BROKE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NAIL BROKE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417898 | LOCKING SCREW, FULLY THREADED T2 TIBIA Ø5X40 MM | ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES | HSB | STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL | K026CD0 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Intervention |