| Model Number |
7210424 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an acl procedure, at the moment of passing the suture through the accu-pass through the labrum, after the anchor was placed, the device broke in the part where the curve begins to the right.Part was successfully removed from the patient.Backup device was available to complete the procedure.No significant delay and no patient complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was a relationship found between the subject device and the reported incident.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the customer provided image reveals a monofilament is in the device and the distal tip of the needle has become separated from the shaft.The complaint was confirmed.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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