H3, h6: one twinfix ti 5.0 ultrabraid intended for use in treatment has been returned for evaluation.Visual assessment showed human matter on anchor and sutures.The information provided states: ¿during a repair of collateral ligament injury the twinfix anchor was not implanted.The anchor and the inserter were slides¿.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force applied.Per instructions for use: ¿excessive force during insertion can cause failure of the suture anchor or insertion device.A two-finger ao technique should be used to insert the anchor¿.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.A review of complaints and manufacturing batch records was preformed, no other complaints of this failure was found.Further investigation is not warranted at this time.
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