| Model Number |
LNT IMPLANT SYSTEM, 4.75 BC KL SWIVELOCK |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/28/2023
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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 (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that the swivelock from an ar-1665kbcsl loop n tack implant system tip broke during insertion.The surgeon removed all the broken fragments and used an independent swivelock to complete the case.This was discovered during a bicep tenodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
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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 applying excessive mechanical forces and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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