| Model Number |
UNIVERS REVERS APEX IMPACTOR/EXTRACTOR |
| 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 |
12/10/2024
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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 12/10/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9511-2 univers revers impactor / extractor adapter broke off and no longer works as intended, and the ar-9512 arthrex univers revers¿ stem/cup extraction adapter handle sheared off while threaded into the ar-9511-2 univers revers impactor / extractor adapter.All pieces that broke from both devices were retrieved from the patient.The case was completed successfully using a different ar-9511-2 univers revers impactor / extractor adapter.No adverse event or patient harm was reported.This was discovered during a procedure.Additional information has been requested.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received on 12/31/2024: this was discovered during a reverse total shoulder procedure on (b)(6) 2024.There was no case delay and no adverse effects on the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged, ar-9511-2, univers revers¿ impactor / extractor adapter, batch 052224, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation found that the device's 135° threaded hole has a fragment stuck inside.Functional testing could not be performed due to the damage of the device.The most likely cause can be attributed misuse due prying/leveraging the device during use.
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