| Model Number |
SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2021
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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 during achilles tendon refixation the anchor broke off while inserting.The broken off piece has been retrieved from the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.No further information received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint can be confirmed with the pictures provided.The anchor broke off and its base remains assembled inside the driver id.The device was not returned and the cause could not be determined without being able to evaluate the device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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