| Model Number |
SECONDARY FIXATION KIT, ACL/PCL REPAIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/14/2025
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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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It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery, the swivelock anchors have either broken off or the thread has turned through, despite using a drill and tap.The broken pieces have been retrieved from the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update cmackenbach 03-jun-2025 further information was received that the first time, the swivelock broke off (at the bottom of the tip) from the ar-1593 set.The second time with the same patient, the swivelock was stripped.
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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 user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.
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