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MalfunctionHWC

CORTICAL STABILIZATION SCREW, D=3.0MM, L=18MM, RH

Received Dec 5, 2022 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2022

Report 3004369035-2022-00165 · MDR key 15915712

Device

Generic name

Cortical Stabilization Screw, D=3.0mm, L=18mm, Rh

Manufacturer

I.t.s. Gmbh

Model number

37304-18

Catalog number

37304-18

Lot number

86/435590

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT LOCKING SCREWS DIDN'T LOCK IN A RADIUS PLATE 3-HOLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WE HAVE INSPECTED THE DHF OF THE AFFECTED LOTS INCLUDING MATERIAL CERTIFICATE AND THE BATCH WAS PROCESSED THROUGH THE NORMAL MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION OPERATIONS WITH NO NON-CONFORMANCES OR REWORK NOTED. THE ARTICLE MET ALL DIMENSIONAL AND VISUAL CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF RELEASE WITH NO ISSUES DOCUMENTED DURING THE MANUFACTURE THAT WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THIS COMPLAINT CONDITION. THE VERIFICATION OF THE RETURNED DEVICES SHOWED NO DEVIATIONS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT NO CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ACTION IS PROPOSED. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.