| Model Number |
ARTHREX ANGEL PRP KIT (US TRAY) |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/13/2025
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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, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an abs-10061t arthrex angel prp kit tried to move the blood into the centrifuge to start the separation process, but there was a hole in the tubing, and the machine was sucking air through it and was unable to process the blood.This was discovered during the case with 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 returned device (if available), photographs, videos, the event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user-related factors, such as improper storage or handling conditions that may result in tubing kinks, punctures, or crushing prior to use.
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