| Catalog Number |
210024 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/06/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Associated medwatch [mr#1221934-2018-50379].
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that two panalok absorbable 3.5 anchors broke while being inserted during a distal biceps repair.The surgeon drilled a pilot hole with a 3.2mm panalok spade tip drill and subsequently inserted the anchors.When pulling on the sutures to fixate the anchor and lock it in place the anchor pulled out of the pilot hole.The "wings" or corners of each anchor broke off as the surgeon pulled on the sutures and the anchor came out of the bone.There was a delay of 20 minutes in the case as the facility had to locate more anchors.The repair was successfully completed by using the same drill bit and a new anchor and new anchor hole.No patient consequences.Action taken for procedure:the facility called the rep to bring in another anchor as the facility did not have any remaining on the shelf.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device was discarded by the customer therefore the device is not available for a physical evaluation.It was reported that the device broke.No pictures were provided.This complaint is not confirmed.The dhr review indicated that this batch of devices were processed without incident, therefore, there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the records reviewed.Furthermore, a review into the depuy mitek complaints system revealed no complaints of any type for this lot of devices that were released to distribution.Based on the information available this complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.However, if additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.Depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4).Associated medwatch [mr#1221934-2018-50379].
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