| Model Number |
REAMER 17MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Dull, Blunt (2407)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/07/2025
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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 11/07/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-4092hr-17 reamer was so dull it was burning the bone.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint allegation cannot be confirmed based on the image submitted for evaluation of an ar-4092hr-17 reamer.The image does not provide sufficient detail to identify a specific point of failure.Based on the information available ¿ which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, the event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has determined the most likely cause as follows: the reported failure is most likely attributable to user-related factors, such as prolonged or excessive force applied during reaming.Additional contributing factors may include: off-axis loading, misaligned insertion.Cumulative wear-and-tear or sustained damage in the field over time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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