InjuryHTO
OSTEONICS SCORPIO 7/9 NOTCH PUNCH
Received Apr 9, 1999 · Event occurred Mar 11, 1999
Report 2243265-1999-00016 · MDR key 218398
Device
Generic name
Surgical Instrument
Manufacturer
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Model number
NACatalog number
7650-3177
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Repair
Patient
69 YR
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Surgery, prolonged
- Surgical procedure, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHILE USING THE NOTCH PUNCH, THE SURGEON OBSERVED AN INTRAOPERATIVE LATERAL FEMORAL CONDYLAR FRACTURE. HE INSERTED A CANNULATED SCREW TO FIX THE FRACTURE AND COMPLETED THE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Remedial action
- Notification