| Model Number |
PEEK SWIVELOCK, 3.9X17.9MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2023
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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 5/4/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-2326pslc peek swivelock was being inserted in the bone socket when the sutures let go of the tendon.The surgeon opted out of a bicep tenodesis repair and completed the case as a tenotomy on (b)(6) 2023.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted to provide additional information in h3, h6: type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions, and h10, and updated information in g1, g3.Since the complaint device was not returned, a physical evaluation of the device was not performed.However, the reported event is not confirmed without the device being returned or any photo provided.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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