| Model Number |
IBAL UKA, FEMORAL IMPACTOR |
| 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 |
06/09/2021
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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 impactor head is cracked and deformed.The strike cap shows signs of wear due to impaction.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user-applied excessive mechanical forces.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the ar-611-6, cracked while implanting femoral component with mallet.Implant was successfully implanted.No harm was caused to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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