MalfunctionGXJ
KERRISON DETACH 130DG UP 200MM 1MM THIN
Received May 6, 2014 · Event occurred Apr 7, 2014
Report 2916714-2014-00340 · MDR key 3829813
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
EVAL: EVAL ON-GOING.
Description of Event or Problem
DECOMPRESSION SURGERY: TIP BROKE DURING SPINAL SURGERY IN THIN BONE. NO PT INJURY OR PROLONGING OF SURGERY REPORTED. FOOTPLATE IS COMPLETELY BROKEN FROM THE DEVICE. FOOTPLATE WAS DISCARDED. PIECE WAS ABLE TO BE EASILY REMOVED. MOMENTARY DELAY. NO ADD'L X-RAY WAS TAKEN IN ORDER TO LOCATE THE BROKEN PIECE.