| Catalog Number |
72201993 |
| 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 |
10/31/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the back end of the osteoraptor anchor broke.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the back end of the osteoraptor anchor broke.All the pieces were removed with tweezers.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.The back up device was used in the originally drilled hole, there was no void left and the instrument to prepare the insertion site was a 2.8 drill.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.The status of the patient was good.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with the anchor and suture strings off the device.The anchor is fractured at the proximal end.There is biological debris on the returned items.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of the material specifications found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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