| Model Number |
DRIVER SHAFT, T10 HEXALOBE, CANNULATED |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/06/2025
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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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8737-16 driver twisted up while the hcp was putting in the screws.A different driver was brought in to complete the case.No time was added to the case, and no additional anesthesia was administered, no patient harm.
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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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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