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ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH HIP BIO-COMP P-LCK 2.9X12.5MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
SUTR ANCH HIP BIO-COMP P-LCK 2.9X12.5MM |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2021
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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.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a hip arthroscopy surgery the eyelet of the device broke and became detached from the implant holder when the sutures were mounted in the eyelet.The eyelet was screwed onto these anchors, and the distal threaded support broke, making it impossible to put the eyelet back in place.The broken off piece was retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.
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