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EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM

Received Apr 8, 2016 · Event occurred Mar 3, 2016

Report 3009595577-2016-00002 · MDR key 5565124

Device

Generic name

Exogen

Manufacturer

Bioventus, Llc

Catalog number

71034640

Lot number

10DM07835

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

31 YR

  • Extraskeletal ossification
  • Extraskeletal ossification

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED BY THE DOCTOR THAT ECTOPIC OSSIFICATION EMERGED AFTER START OF THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE CAUSAL OPINION IS DEEMED POSSIBLY RELATED BECAUSE THE CALLUS IS MADE AND CAUSATION CANNOT BE DENIED COMPLETELY. THE PATIENT HAS STOPPED USING THE DEVICE AND ETIDRONATE DISODIUM IS BEING ADMINISTERED. ATTEMPTS FOR ADDITIONAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL UP TO DATE.