| Model Number |
DISPOSABLES KIT, FOR FIBERTAK,STRAIGHT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
05/30/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6)2023, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that the drill bit from an ar-3600d disposables kit for fibertak broke off inside the patient and it remains in the bone.This was discovered during a proximal hamstring repair procedure on (b)(6)2023.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The contribution of the device to the reported event has not yet been determined as the device has not been returned for evaluation at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted, including a most likely cause if a root cause can not be determined.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 user-applied mechanical forces during insertion.
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