XIA 3 TITANIUM BLOCKER
Report
- Report Number
- 3005525032-2016-00131
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 17, 2016
- Date of Event
- September 20, 2016
- Report Date
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER SPINE-SWITZERLAND
- Product Code
- MNH
- UDI-DI
- 04546540560193
- PMA / PMN Number
- K071373
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
METHOD: VISUAL INSPECTION, COMPLAINT HISTORY REVIEW, DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW, RISK ASSESSMENT; RESULT: MANUFACTURING RECORDS WERE REVIEWED AND NO RELEVANT MANUFACTURING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED. INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE CONFIRMED SLIGHT INDENTATION ON THE BLOCKER BASE. THESE INDENTATIONS ARE EXPECTED AFTER FINAL TIGHTENING, AND THE SIZE OF THE RESULTANT INDENTATION SUGGESTS THAT FINAL TIGHTENING WAS PERFORMED WITH LESS THAN OPTIMAL TORQUE. CONCLUSION: THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER REPORTED EVENT IS THE UNDER-TIGHTENING OF THE RETURNED BLOCKERS DURING FINAL TIGHTENING.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2016, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE SURGERY (L5-S TLIF). THE SURGEON CONFIRMED X-RAY ON (B)(6) 2016. AND HE FOUND THAT THE ROD OF L5(LEFT) AND S1(RIGHT) LOOSENED. THEREFORE THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2016. DURING REVISION SURGERY, THE SURGEON FOUND THAT THE BLOCKER OF L5 (LEFT) AND S1(RIGHT) LOOSENED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2016, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE SURGERY (L5-S TLIF). THE SURGEON CONFIRMED X-RAY ON (B)(6) 2016. AND HE FOUND THAT THE ROD OF L5(LEFT) AND S1(RIGHT) LOOSENED. THEREFORE THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2016. DURING REVISION SURGERY, THE SURGEON FOUND THAT THE BLOCKER OF L5(LEFT) AND S1(RIGHT) LOOSENED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 684460 | XIA 3 TITANIUM BLOCKER | PEDICLE SCREW SPINAL SYSTEM | MNH | STRYKER SPINE-SWITZERLAND | CHJ | 04546540560193 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 YR |