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MalfunctionOSH

RESPONSE 5.5/6.0 UNIAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW 7.0MM X 35MM

Received Feb 14, 2020 · Event occurred Jan 10, 2020

Report 3006460162-2020-00007 · MDR key 9714167

Device

Generic name

Pedicle Screw Spinal System

Model number

N/A

Catalog number

00-1300-0735

Lot number

200269-L

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

13 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY ORTHOPEDIATRICS AND THE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT DURING THE PLACEMENT OF A UNIAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW, THE SCREW HEAD DISASSEMBLED FROM THE SHAFT OF THE SCREW. THE SCREW WAS REMOVED AND A NEW SCREW IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.