| Model Number |
PEEK SWIVELOCK C, 5.5X19.1MM |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
01/19/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after an initial surgery the anchor became loose and migrated out.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the revision surgery the tendon was fixated with a new corkscrew anchor.No further information received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-2323pslc peek screw (no batch indicator provided) was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified remnants of tissue within the threads of the peek screw.No major thread damage was noted to the screw, and no major breakage was noted.As the suture construct was not returned along with the screw, it is unknown if suture breakage contributed to the reported fixation issue.The root cause of the reported event remains undetermined without the return of the suture construct.It was also identified that the method of bone preparation used in the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, were not provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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