| Model Number |
POWERPICK, 45 DEG |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/05/2024
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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 10/14/2024, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that an ar-8150px-45 power picks tip broke.This occurred during a case, where another powerpick was used to proceed with the case.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 10/18/2024 additional information was received from a distributor via email who stated that the procedure was a knee arthroscopy.All fragments were removed from the patient.No pictures were taken.A new product was opened and completed the procedure.No delays or need for additional anesthesia.
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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 user error of the device due to prying/leveraging the attachment during use.
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