| Model Number |
45 DEG CURVE RIGHT, FASTPASS LASSO |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/24/2023
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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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It was reported that during shoulder capsuloplasty arthroscopy, the tip of the suturlasso broke off inside the joint when the surgeon tried to pass the labrum.The broken pieces were retrieved from patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update swit (b)(6) 2023: the tip of the instrument broke off.It was not easy to remove from the joint.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint is confirmed based on the customer provided photo, which displays the broken tip of the device.However, without return of the device for physical evaluation, the cause remains undetermined.No change in harm was identified.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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