| Model Number |
CAT01858 |
| 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 |
04/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the anchor broke during procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the anchor broke during procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: chipping upon insertion.Probable root cause: design -inserter/implant not compatible with guide -inserter material/design too weak -inserter shaft cannot bend around curved guide -guide mouth not designed to grip bone -guide not able to be gripped tightly - clearance between anchor coupling and inserter id too large (leads to anchor decoupling from the inserter) - inserter tube wall thickness too thin process -inserter, implant, and/or guide manufactured out of spec -anchor not assembled properly to inserter application -excessive force impacting inserter -movement of guide out of orientation - guide buried into bone the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.
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