YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3004774118-2018-00031
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 23, 2018
- Date of Event
- February 27, 2018
- Report Date
- May 1, 2019
- Manufacturer
- K2M. INC, A SUBSIDIARY OF STRYKER CORPORATION
- Product Code
- LXH
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE INSTRUMENT WAS RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THE HANDLE WAS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED WITH AN AO CONNECTION. THE TORQUE LIMITING SHAFT, WHICH IS INDICATED TO MATE WITH THE HANDLE, WAS DESIGNED WITH A HEXAGONAL CONNECTION. THESE CONNECTOR STYLES ARE NOT CROSS-COMPATIBLE.
ON (B)(6) 2018 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN WHICH AN INCORRECT INSTRUMENT WAS USED TO TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. 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. SINCE THE SUBJECT DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED, NO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL EVALUATION COULD BE PERFORMED, AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED ISSUE COULD NOT BE ASCERTAINED.
ON (B)(6) 2018 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN WHICH AN INCORRECT INSTRUMENT WAS USED TO TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209575 | YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | LXH | K2M. INC, A SUBSIDIARY OF STRYKER CORPORATION | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7601-10001 LOT GJFU| 7601-90092 LOT UNKNOWN |