| Catalog Number |
3910-500-322 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip broke during the procedure.The tip was retrieved.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip broke during the procedure.The tip was retrieved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: harpoon broke at the tip.Probable root cause: design; inserter/implant not compatible with guide; inserter material/design too weak; inserter shaft cannot bend around curved guide; drill not designed to center hole with respect to guide; guide mouth not designed to grip bone; guide not able to be gripped tightly; process; inserter, implant, and/or guide manufactured out of spec; anchor coating process out of specification; application; excessive force impacting inserter; movement of guide out of orientation to pilot hole; use of wrong drill.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.H3 other text : 81.
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