| Model Number |
DBL LOADED 5.5MM PEEK SWVLK |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fitting Problem (2183)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/14/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Complaint is confirmed.Upon visual evaluation, the screw is attached to the device and did not find issues with the returned device.Functional testing between the driver and outer sleeve found that the two devices rotate smoothly.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, was not provided.The most likely cause can be attributed to improper bone preparation or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a soulder arthroscopy the anchor could not be fixed in the bone.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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