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ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/06/2021
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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 rotator cuff surgery the device broke while implanting it into the humerus to secure the sutures of the cap repair assembly.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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