EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3004774118-2017-00100
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- August 11, 2017
- Date of Event
- July 17, 2017
- Report Date
- July 13, 2017
- Manufacturer
- K2M, INC.
- Product Code
- MNI
- 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. K2M ENGINEERING MADE AN IN-PERSON VISIT TO THE SURGEON TO DISCUSS THE EVENT AND FINAL TIGHTEN DRIVER OPTIONS RELATED TO HIS TECHNIQUE. FINAL TIGHTENING TECHNIQUE OR OTHER TRAUMA COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT BUT A SINGLE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION, AND A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION COULD NOT BE COMPLETED AS THE LOT NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED/CONFIRMED IN THIS CASE.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE SUBJECT PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROCESS. WHEN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, K2M INC. WILL FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INDICATING THE FINDINGS.
ON (B)(6) 2017, IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A PATIENT PRESENTED WITH A POSSIBLE SET SCREW BACK-OUT APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS POST-OP. PATIENT WAS REVISED (B)(6) 2017.
ON 7.13.2017 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A PATIENT PRESENTED WITH A POSSIBLE SET SCREW BACK-OUT APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS POST-OP. PATIENT WAS REVISED (B)(6) 2017.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568279 | EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM | PEDICLE SCREW SPINAL SYSTEM | MNI | K2M, INC. | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Intervention |