inforMED
InjuryNDE

ITST INTERTROCHANTERIC/SUBTROCHANTERIC FIXATION LAG SCREW

Received Aug 30, 2002 · Event occurred Jul 5, 2002

Report 1822565-2002-00105 · MDR key 413922

Device

Generic name

Lag Screw

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

00225700142

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Dislocated
  • Explanted
  • Replace

Patient

89 YR

  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Surgical procedure, repeated
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SURGEON IMPLANTED AN ITST ASIS (SHORT) NAIL IN PATIENT. PATIENT FELL 2-3 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY AND FRACTURED FEMORAL SHAFT AT LEVEL OF DISTAL LOCKING SCREW. NAIL WAS REMOVED AND A LONGER LENGTH ITST NAIL WAS IMPLANTED.