| Model Number |
REAMER, LOW PROFILE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2021
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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 an acl, the tip bent during the reaming.Another reamer was used to complete the acl.
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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.Since the complaint device was not returned, a physical evaluation of the device was not performed.However, the complaint allegation is not confirmed without the device being returned or any photos provided.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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