| Model Number |
IBAL UKA, FEMORAL IMPACTOR |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
02/02/2023
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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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On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a ar-611-6 femoral impactors tip broke off.This occurred during a uni knee case on (b)(6) 2023 while using the impactor the gray tip broke off.All pieces were retrieved, and the case was finished.There was no additional information provided.Additional information requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause of this failure is attributed to wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage in the field.Manufactured date 2016.
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