| Model Number |
SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP P-LCK,2.9X 12.5MM |
| 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 |
10/15/2024
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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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On 10/17/2024, a sales representative reported via phone that a (qty.(b)(4) of an ar-2923bc biocomposite pushlock anchor broke in pieces during insertion.The case was completed using another of the same product from a different lot with no issues.All pieces were retrieved successfully from the patient.The case was delayed 30 minutes with no additional anesthesia administered.This was discovered during a labrum repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024, with no reported patient harm.
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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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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 prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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