MESA SPINAL SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3004774118-2016-00044
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 28, 2016
- Date of Event
- May 23, 2016
- Report Date
- May 31, 2016
- Manufacturer
- K2M, INC.
- Product Code
- NKB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K133944
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. A REVIEW OF ALL APPLICABLE MATERIAL, INSPECTION, MANUFACTURING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION RECORDS ACCORDING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT USED WAS CONDUCTED. ALL RECORDS REVEALED THAT THE PRODUCT LOT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL OPERATING PROCEDURES. THERE WERE HORIZONTAL ABRASIONS ON THE INNER COLLET THAT INDICATE THE SCREW WAS LIKELY FULLY LOCKED. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT ABRASION OBSERVED ON THE ROD CONSISTENT WITH ROD SLIP. NO DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE CAN BE DETERMINED. A REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION RECORDS DID NOT REVEAL ANY CONTRIBUTING INFORMATION/TRENDS.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE SUBJECT PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION BUT EVALUATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. UPON COMPLETION OF EVALUATION OF THE SUBJECT PART, K2M INC. WILL FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INDICATING THE FINDINGS.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE SUBJECT PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION BUT EVALUATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. UPON COMPLETION OF EVALUATION OF THE SUBJECT PART, K2M INC. WILL FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INDICATING THE FINDINGS.
IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. ON (B)(6) 2016 THAT A ROD SLIPPED AT THE LEFT DISTAL SCREW APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS POST-OP.
IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. ON (B)(6) 2016 THAT A ROD SLIPPED AT THE LEFT DISTAL SCREW APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS POST-OP.
IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. ON 05/31/2016 THAT A ROD SLIPPED AT THE LEFT DISTAL SCREW APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS POST-OP.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409196 | MESA SPINAL SYSTEM | PEDICLE SCREW SPINAL SYSTEM | NKB | K2M, INC. | LFK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 YR | Required Intervention | 801-36545M LOT DGJW |