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MalfunctionHSB

REDEMPTION DUO HINDFOOT NAIL SYSTEM

Received Nov 13, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 10, 2024

Report 1051526-2024-00002 · MDR key 20674340

Device

Generic name

Redemption Duo Distal Targeting Frame

Manufacturer

Vilex, Llc

Model number

RD-TARG-DT

Catalog number

RD-TARG-DT

Lot number

O5029

Product problems

  • Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional
  • Material Separation
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Device Damaged by Another Device
  • Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional
  • Material Separation
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Device Damaged by Another Device

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SALES REPRESENTATIVE NOTIFIED VILEX ON 10/14/2024 OF INSTRUMENTATION MALFUNCTIONS THAT OCCURRED DURING A LOWER EXTREMITY CHARCOT REVISION PROCEDURE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE SALES REP ON 10/21/2024: THE TARGETING GUIDE EXTENDER LOCKED INTO PLACE AND LOCKING CAMS FELL OFF WHILE INSERTING THE NAIL WITH THE MALLET; THE INSERTION TOOL ADHERED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TARGETING GUIDE; TARGETING GUIDE HEEL CUP DETACHED FROM INTERNAL COMPONENT AS IT WAS BEING ATTACHED TO THE GUIDE ASSEMBLY. VILEX WAS MADE AWARE ON 10/24/2024 OF ADDITIONAL EMDRS SUBMITTED BY THE FACILITY REGARDING THE SAME EVENT. REPORT NO. (B)(4).