| Model Number |
DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/12/2024
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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 2/12/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that (2) ar-2324bct-2 biocomposite swivelock anchors broke during insertion.All the broken fragments were retrieved.This was discovered during an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and it was completed using another ar-2324bct-2 biocomposite swivelock from a different lot number.The case was delayed about five to ten minutes; however, the patient was not affected.
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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.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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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 causes of the reported failure are misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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