| Model Number |
SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO-CORKSCREW FT |
| 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 |
05/28/2025
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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 shoulder surgery the anchor broke during insertion.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-1927bcf-1, biocomposite corkscrew®, batch 15295584, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation noted that the anchor was damaged/warped.Functional testing was not performed due to damage to the device.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse due to prying/leveraging the device during use.Refer to investigation photos.Complaint allegation is confirmed.
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