| Model Number |
FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2023
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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 an ar-3638ds knotless fibertak¿ disposable kits drill broke.This occurred during a shoulder arthroscopy labral repair on (b)(6) 2023 when the drill broke off in the patient's glenoid, a new kit was immediately opened and the case was completed.There was no additional information provided.
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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 for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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