| Model Number |
DRV,3.5MM HEX,CANN (MINI HUDSON) |
| 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 |
06/24/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopic ankle fusion surgery the driver broke.All broken pieces were retrieved out of the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device.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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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone preparation and/or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.
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