| Model Number |
CHONDRAL PICK, ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY, 60 DEG |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2025
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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 01/30/2025, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that an ar-8655-06 chondral pick broke.This occurred during use when the tip of the instrument broke off into the bone.
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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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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during use.
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