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IB KIT, BC, W/ CC FT AND JUMPSTART |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/26/2025
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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 3/26/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that the 3.4 cannulated drill bit from an ar-1788j-cp biocomposite internalbrace ligament augmentation repair implant system broke in the patient's talus.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information requested on 4/21/2025.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, 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 user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received on 4/23/2025: the patient underwent a brostrom procedure.The anchor was removed, and all fragments were successfully retrieved.The case was completed using another ar-1788j-cp biocomposite internalbrace ligament augmentation repair implant system.The procedure experienced a 3-minute delay, but no additional anesthesia was administered to the patient.
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