Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Failure to Advance (2524)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/10/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported during a rotator cuff repair with a quattro x3 peek anchor, the anchor did not advance.During the procedure, a pilot hole was created, the anchor was inserted into the pilot hole and was being turned to implant but did not advance after a few turns.It was noted the surgeon backed out the anchor out of the pilot hole where it was observed to have a split in the peek on the tip of the anchor.Anchor was removed from the joint and it was clear no piece of the anchor had broken off.Surgery was completed with a second device and implanted without issue.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Part# cm-9255x3, quattro x3 anchor 5.5mm, lot# 75559-1.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Root cause was unable to be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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