| Model Number |
45MM PERIPHERAL REAMER |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
10/29/2024
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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 (b)(6) 2024, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-9619-45 45mm reamer broke during a case.All broken pieces were retrieved, and the case was continued.Later, during the case, the ar-9530l-03 revers trial was used, and the rep noticed it had a lot of wear and tear and would need to be replaced for the next time.It was used a lot, and pieces were falling off.The rep confirmed nothing fell into the patient trial, and the case was completed successfully without a significant delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Visual evaluation of the customer-provided pictures noted an ar-9619-45 45mm reamer broke.Refer to attachments.The complaint allegation is confirmed based on the customer-provided pictures.Based on the information provided, 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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