| Model Number |
ECLIPSE HUMERAL HEAD EXTRACTOR |
| 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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Event or Problem Description
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On 10/29/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9401-17 arthrex eclipse¿ during a case the humeral head extractor broke while trying to mallet it into the revision but there was no patient involvement.
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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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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 applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.
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