| Model Number |
LNT IMPLANT SYSTEM, 4.75 BC SWIVELOCK |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
|
| Date of Event |
05/09/2025
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
On 05/09/2025, a representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-1665bcsl 4.75 bc loop 'n' tack¿ tenodesis implant system broke off during suture passage.This occurred during a rotator cuff repair.When the retractable tip got stuck on the scope sheath, it broke off when trying to remove it.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
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 of the device due to interference with another instrument.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|