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CAT02462 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
02/28/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the wire was not able to be removed completely, and a portion of the pull wire remained inside the anchor after it was flush cut.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Alleged failure: yes, since the wire was not able to be removed completely, a portion of the pull wire remained inside the anchor after it was flush cut.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root causes could be: 1) incomplete lever actuation, 2) user technique error, 3) use of excessive force.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the wire was not able to be removed completely, and a portion of the pull wire remained inside the anchor after it was flush cut.
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