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InjuryHSB

FITBONE SUBCUTANEOUS ENERGY RECEIVER

Received Jun 9, 2026

Report 2183449-2026-00024 · MDR key 25449602

Device

Generic name

Fitbone Subcutaneous Energy Receiver, Product Code: Hsb

Manufacturer

Orthofix Srl

Model number

FITBONE

Catalog number

60001780

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT ALLEGED THE FITBONE RECEIVER, IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2026, DID NOT LENGTHEN. THE RECEIVER WAS IMPLANTED AND TESTED. AS PER THE REPORTER ONE WEEK POSTOPERATIVELY LENGTHENING WAS NOT WORKING. PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 TO REPLACE THE RECEIVER. NAIL IS LENGTHENING AS INTENDED AFTER RECEIVER REPLACEMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION, BUT IT HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO RETURN. IF THE DEVICE IS RETURNED AN INVESTIGATION WILL BE COMPLETED AND A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.