| Model Number |
MASTER SHOULDER INSTRUMENT SET |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/07/2023
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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 sems-06024007 that an ar-12990 knee scorpion had a part of an ar-8402ms needle break off inside.This occurred during a case, with no patient effect reported.There was no additional information provided, additional information has been requested.
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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: 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 the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during firing of the needle thus, breaking the needle.
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