| Model Number |
GLEN BASEPLATE IMPACTOR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/28/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during the surgical procedure, a button broke off of the impactor tip during impaction.All pieces were recovered.There was no surgical delay.The device is available for return.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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After review of additional information received the following sections, have been updated accordingly: h6: the broken glenoid baseplate inserter reported may have been due to the device being subjected to repeat forces over numerous surgical uses, which led to failure of the weld holding the dowel pin onto the baseplate inserter, and ultimately resulted in disassembly of the subcomponents.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined that the event did not involve a death or serious injury nor would be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if the reported malfunction were to recur.As a result, this complaint event is no longer considered reportable by exactech and this report may be disregarded.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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