| Model Number |
ARTHREX AR-600,HANDPIECE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/10/2020
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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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It was reported that during a total knee arthroplasty due to overheat of the motor while using of the saw attachment the drill stopped when cutting the bone.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device from another manufacturer.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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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.Event description: it was reported that during a total knee arthroplasty due to overheat of the motor while using of the saw attachment the drill stopped when cutting the bone.The manufacturers evaluation revealed a defective control board along with a melted coating at the stator and a missing pin at the coupling sleeve.Furthermore, bearing and cover are dirty and rough.The reported event therefore is confirmed.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear.
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