| Model Number |
IMPL DELIVERY SYS,DISTAL BICEPS REPR |
| 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 |
10/02/2024
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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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On 10/3/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-2260 distal biceps repair implant system needle broke off of the suture and the button inserter would not function properly.The patient was not affected.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information received on 10/18/2024: this was discovered on the back table during a distal bicep repair procedure.The case was completed using peel-packed instruments, which delayed the procedure for about five seconds.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: h1 to n/a.Arthrex previously submitted this event as a reportable malfunction out of an abundance of caution.Upon further review and evaluation of associated risk documentation, it has been determined that this event does not meet the criteria of a reportable event under 21 cfr 803.
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