| Model Number |
SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2023
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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 1/13/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3652ttsp fibertak rc suture anchor would not deploy correctly and pulled out of implantation site.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.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-applied excessive force, improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.As no further investigation was able to be performed no change in harm was identified.This complaint will be included in trending per procedure.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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