| Catalog Number |
3910-400-010 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/19/2023
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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.
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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 alleged failure: anchor broken during surgery.Probable root cause: design.-anchor not compatible with prepared hole size (peek only).- anchor thread design makes insertion too difficult.-inserter/anchor material/design too weak.-anchor tip geometry not sharp enough for application.Process.-inserter, implant, manufactured out of specification.Application.-excessive force torquing anchor or lateral force applied during insertion.-not enough axial force during insertion.-use of wrong tap - improperly prepared hole (peek only).-bone to hard for anchor insertion.-bone not hard enough to maintain screw purchase.-no pilot hole prepared (peek only).The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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