| 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 |
06/12/2025
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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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On 06/17/2025, a sales representative reported via email that an ar-1927bcf biocomposite corkscrew ft suture anchor broke during insertion.A new product was opened to complete the case.The patient was not affected.This was discovered during a proximal hamstring surgery on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information was received on 07/01/2025: all fragments were removed from the patient, and the case was completed without significant delays or additional anesthesia.The case was completed using another anchor.The socket was created with a 5.5 punch and tap.The patient's bone quality was assessed as good.
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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 excessive force being used during insertion and/or improper bone prep.
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