FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEM

MDR report key: 8045728 · Received November 7, 2018

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

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