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MalfunctionPML

UNKNOWN_INSTRUMENTS_PRODUCT

Received Jun 17, 2022 · Event occurred May 24, 2022

Report 3015967359-2022-01179 · MDR key 14734147

Device

Generic name

Bone Cement, Posterior Screw Augmentation

Catalog number

UNK_INS

Product problems

  • No Apparent Adverse Event
  • No Apparent Adverse Event

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURGEON KNOWINGLY USED EXPIRED PRODUCT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THIS REPORT IS ADDRESSING THE STERILITY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH AN EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H6: THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. H3 OTHER TEXT : DEVICE NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURGEON KNOWINGLY USED EXPIRED PRODUCT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THIS REPORT IS ADDRESSING THE STERILITY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH AN EVENT.