| Model Number |
SUTR ANCH,PEEK CRKSCRW FT,TRI-PLAY |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Frayed (1262)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/13/2025
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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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It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the suture got frayed and the outer suture layer has separated from the core.This resulted in a not stable suture.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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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 user error due to excessive force/friction during use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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