During a hip arthroscopy using the footprint ultra pk suture anchor, 4.5 it was reported that the anchor broke intra-operatively, the proximal end (eyelet) of the anchor broke.They were not able to locate the remainder (irrigation, x-ray, suction bags etc.) of the device which was outside of the joint space.The site prep was done with a 2.3 drill guide only ¿ the surgeon did not use the 3.8 tapered awl.The surgery was completed with a 5.5 anchor.No holes were left empty.There was a reported 15-20 minute procedural delay while they tried to locate the broken piece of the anchor.Nothing will be returned for analysis.
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