| Model Number |
REAMER ATTACHMENT-STYLE ZIMMER / HUDSON |
| 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 |
06/22/2021
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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 confirmed.The vendor's evaluation identified that the attachment's drill head shaft was broken.The piece of broken shaft had seized inside the gear box but was removable.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the attachment fell apart during use.There was no patient involvement.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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