| Model Number |
APS II SHVR HANDP,FT-SWCH CNTRL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/03/2022
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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.Event description: it was reported that during a surgery the hand piece was defective and got hot.The reported event was confirmed.The service evaluation revealed the device has no function due to a short circuit in the motor and damages at the cable.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a surgery the hand piece was defective and got hot.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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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