| Model Number |
ANGLED REAMER SLEEVE, 20° |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
10/18/2024
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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 10/18/2024, it was reported by an arthrex employee via (b)(4) that an ar-9597-20 angled reamer sleeve, and an ar-9676 angled reamer welded together while reaming the glenoid.This occurred during a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, the case carried on and was completed successfully with back up parts.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, g3.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 10/24/2024 additional information was provided by an arthrex employee via email who stated that an arthrex rep was present during the procedure and that the patient's bone quality was good.
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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 due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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