| Model Number |
SUTURE ANCHOR, PEEK PUSHLOCK |
| 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 |
06/02/2025
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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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On 02 jun 2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-1923ps suture anchor, peek pushlock® 2.9 x 15.5 mm, broke during use.There are 5 units of the same product in the pack.The doctor used a new unit from the same pack and the procedure was completed successfully.This was discovered during right shoulder arthroscopic labral repair and capsular release, manipulation under anesthesia procedure.
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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 of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
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