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Model Number DYNANITE PIP - BENT 14MM - W/INSTR |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 06/16/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The complaint is confirmed based on the customer provided photo, which displays the broken implant.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-4158ds-14b dynanite pip hammertoe implant has broken after nine weeks of post operation.The implant appears to be fused and the surgeon is not planning on removing it as of now.This was discovered during a post operative visit on (b)(6) 2022, via x-rays.Additional information has been received on 6/14/2022: the procedure took place on (b)(6) 2022 and it was completed successfully.
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