| Model Number |
UNIVERS VAULTLOCK GLENOID TRIAL, MEDIUM |
| 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 |
02/16/2024
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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 02/21/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9236-02pp univers vaultlock¿ glenoid trials central peg broke off.This occurred during a total shoulder procedure on (b)(6) 2024 when the surgeon was removing the trial from the glenoid, the central peg broke off.He was able to use the forceps to get the remaining central peg of the trial out of the patient.There was no harm to the patient and all parts of the trial were able to be retrieved.
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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 for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to user-applied mechanical forces during extraction of the trial.
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