| Model Number |
HUMERAL DRILL, 2.0 MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/02/2023
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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 email that an ar-7720-2.0 humeral drill broke in the patient's bone during the first drilling cycle to prepare the humeral socket.The broken piece was dug out of the patient's humerus and the case was completed without further issues.This was discovered during a uclr procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
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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 during use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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