| Model Number |
8 MM SINGLE USE OATS SET |
| 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 |
10/13/2021
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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.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 applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 11/04/2021, it was reported by an distributor via e-mail that an ar-1981-08s oats set broke when the surgeon was removing the osteochondral lesion.This was discovered during use in a procedure on (b)(6) 2021.The case was completed by using a new ar-1981-08s.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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