| Model Number |
MARKING HOOK, FEMORAL ACL, CURVED |
| 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 |
09/26/2024
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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 anterior cruciate ligament surgery the drill did not hit it accurately when using the device.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.***update avoe 01-oct-2024 according to the surgeon the device has been used too many times and may have been altered in shape.
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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 wear and tear incurred from repeated/extended usage in the field.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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