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MalfunctionGAS

ULTRA FASTFIX AB ASSEMBLY - CURVED

Received Oct 23, 2009 · Event occurred Sep 23, 2009

Report 1219602-2009-00272 · MDR key 1518017

Device

Generic name

Ultra Fastfix Ab Assembly - Curved/gat

Model number

72201494

Catalog number

72201494

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Device Issue

Patient

Not reported

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN THE SURGEON WAS USING THE FASTFIX ANCHOR, T1 AND T2 DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME. THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE SPOKE TO THE SURGEON AND HE THINKS HE MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY ADVANCING THE GOLD THUMB BUTTON AS HE IS INSERTING T1 INTO MENISCUS. T1 REMAINS IN THE PATIENT UNSUPPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION.