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Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation was confirmed.One unpackaged ar-2324bcc-1suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c, 4.75 mm x 19.1 mm, closed eyelet serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for evaluation.Functional testing of the driver outer sleeve and the tb inner member molded swivelock found that the devices smoothly engage.No damaged or issues were found.A visual inspection revealed that the bio screw was broken into two pieces, damage was observed on the threads of the screw.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure and the bone quality encountered were not provided.The most likely causes of the reported failure are improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.Direction for use.Dfu-0087.G.Precautions.2.Surgeons are advised to review the product-specific surgical technique prior to performing any surgery.Arthrex provides detailed surgical techniques in print, video, and electronic formats.The arthrex website also provides detailed surgical technique information and demonstrations.Or contact your arthrex representative for an onsite demonstration.3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during final advancement of the anchor body.6.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: ensure that the anchor body is in full contact with the bone before advancing the anchor body into the prepared bone socket.
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