| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Suction Problem (2170); Pressure Problem (3012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/04/2025
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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 08/04/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-6480 dw arthroscopy pump had trouble with suction and pressure and ar-8305 synergy resection console shp not reading when plugged in.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.-complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 is user error due to disconnecting/reconnecting tubing which may result in pump pressure errors.
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