| Model Number |
PNCH, WB XL, 2.75 W/FLUSHPORT |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Cut (2587); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2025
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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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It was reported that during an arthroscopic surgery the rivet from the mechanism fell off and therefore the device does not cut.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, d9, g3, h3, h6.The reported event was confirmed as the visual evaluation of the received ar-11040xlf with batch 15472327 noted that the tip pin is missing (see evaluation pictures 2 + 3).A functional test was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.Further, the shaft is slightly bent (see evaluation picture 1).
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Event or Problem Description
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Update dw 11-dec-2025: further information was provided that the reported issue was identified prior to use on the patient.The surgery was later finished successfully but no further information was provided how the procedure was then performed.
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