ARTHROCARE CORPORATION ULTRABUTTON ADJUSTABLE FIXATION DEVICE; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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Model Number 72290003 |
Device Problem
Failure to Advance (2524)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/29/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy, an ultrabutton did not fall over, so the doctor pulled the graft, causing the device to lose function.The surgery was resumed, after a 1 hour delay, with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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