inforMED
InjuryKWD

FOREFOOT INTERNAL BRACE IMPLANT

Received Aug 16, 2019 · Event occurred Aug 9, 2019

Report MW5089117 · MDR key 8906408

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Toe, Hemi,phalangeal

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Model number

AR-1530-CP

Lot number

10298681

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

69 YR

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN USING THE FOREFOOT INTERNAL BRACE IMPLANT SYSTEM, A PIECE OF ONE OF THE INSTRUMENTS BROKE OFF IN THE PT'S FOOT. X-RAY OF THE FOOT WAS DONE, THE PIECE WAS UNABLE TO BE SEEN IN THE FOOT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).