| Model Number |
IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/19/2022
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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 04/19/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-613-1 ibalance¿ tka, handle, modular keel punch had an issue.The surgeon was doing a tka procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and while using the keel punch handle, the blue part of the handle cracked.They got another one from another instrument set and finished the case without further incident.This was discovered during use with no impact to the patient.
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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.Visual evaluation confirms the handle is cracked and it runs all the way across the blue handle.The device also appears worn/dented due to wear and tear.The most likely cause of the reported failure is wear and tear.
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