| Model Number |
REAMER, LOW PROFILE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2021
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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 11/8/2021, it was reported by an arthrex employee via sems that an ar-1410lp reamer broke.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2021.Additional information requested.
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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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to user-applied mechanical forces during use.
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