| Catalog Number |
3910-500-472 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/16/2024
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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 the eyelet broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It has been confirmed that the device will not be sent back for investigation because the device could not be decontaminated.No further attempts to retrieve the device are required.This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: eyelet broken probable root cause: process - eyelet anchor or inserter shaft not manufactured to specification - incorrect material used during manufacturing - eyelet anchor and inserter not assembled to specification application - excessive force or leveraging of the anchor against the bone - user fully seats eyelet anchor onto inserter which eliminates interference fit - inadequate assessment of bone quality, pilot hole not prepared the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the eyelet broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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