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PRELOADED MINI-REVO ANCHR

Received Aug 25, 1998 · Event occurred Jul 27, 1998

Report 1017294-1998-00030 · MDR key 185004

Device

Generic name

Suture Anchor

Manufacturer

Linvatec Corp

Model number

M74-139-400

Catalog number

C6109A

Lot number

0006733

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

33 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DR WAS INSERTED THE PRE-LOADED MINI REVO. ON THE SECOND TURN, THE HEX HEAD BROKE OFF. THE DR WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE BOTH PIECES.