ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3004774118-2018-00160
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 7, 2018
- Date of Event
- October 17, 2018
- Report Date
- October 17, 2018
- Manufacturer
- K2M. INC
- Product Code
- LXH
- PMA / PMN Number
- K160547
- 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 PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION; THEREFORE, WE COULD NOT CONCLUDE THE PRECISE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS FAILURE.
ON (B)(6) 2018 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN WHICH A INSERTER TIP BROKE DURING IMPACTION. THE TIP OF THE INSERTER REMAINS IN THE PATIENT CONFINED TO THE CAGE. SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) 2018.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION WAS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT. THE SUBJECT PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION YET. INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROCESS. WHEN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, K2M INC. WILL FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INDICATING THE FINDINGS.
ON (B)(6) 2018 IT WAS REPORTED TO K2M, INC. THAT A SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN WHICH A INSERTER TIP BROKE DURING IMPACTION. THE TIP OF THE INSERTER REMAINS IN THE PATIENT CONFINED TO THE CAGE. SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) 2018.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 887633 | ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEM | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | LXH | K2M. INC | DLDJ-006 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |