PYRENEES CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3004774118-2017-00198
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- December 1, 2017
- Date of Event
- November 16, 2017
- Report Date
- November 16, 2017
- Manufacturer
- K2M, INC.
- Product Code
- KWQ
- PMA / PMN Number
- K153526
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION, AND A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED AS THE LOT NUMBER HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED/CONFIRMED IN THIS CASE. STRIPPED OR DAMAGED TI-FIX FEATURES OF THE SCREW DURING OR PRIOR TO INSTALLATION COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN IMPROPER SCREW LOCK BUT SINCE THE SCREW REMAINS IN THE PATIENT, NO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL EVALUATION COULD BE PERFORMED, AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED ISSUE COULD NOT BE ASCERTAINED.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE SUBJECT PRODUCT WILL NOT BE 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 SCREW BACK-OUT.
ON (B)(6) 2017 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A PATIENT PRESENTED WITH A POSSIBLE SCREW BACK-OUT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 856397 | PYRENEES CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM | SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FIXATION ORTHOSIS | KWQ | K2M, INC. | FCPA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 YR |