| Model Number |
ANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2025
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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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-07010298 that an ar-9676 angled reamer drive shaft did not spin within the sleeve.The reamer was removed and the drive shaft was lubed again and reinserted in the angled reamer sleeve.The surgeon was able to complete the case but the reamer did not spin as it should.With the reamer not against bone it would stop spinning.There were visible grooves left on the drive shaft.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.
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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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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