| Model Number |
4.75MM BC KNOTLESS SWIVELOCK |
| 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 |
08/22/2023
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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 08/22/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-2324kbcc biocomposite knotless swivelock® anchor pulled out.This occurred during a rotator cuff repair on (b)(6) 2023, when the knotless mechanism got hung up and pulled the anchor out.The case was completed using 2 additional arthrex anchors.There was no patient effect reported.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: 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 causes of the reported failure are improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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