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MalfunctionHST

HDS TRACTION BOOT

Received Apr 30, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 14, 2021

Report 1220246-2024-02616 · MDR key 19212952

Device

Generic name

Traction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Model number

HDS TRACTION BOOT

Catalog number

AR-6529-06

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS 3500A RECORD IS SUBMITTED TO COMPLY WITH AN FDA 483 INSPECTIONAL OBSERVATION ISSUED TO ARTHREX INC ON MAY 5, 2023. ARTHREX HAS REASSESSED THE REPORTABILITY DECISIONS MADE ON HISTORICAL COMPLAINT RECORDS USING REVISED CRITERION. THIS 3500A DOCUMENT IS A RESULT OF THE REASSESSMENT. COMPLAINT CONFIRMED. THE REPORTED CONDITION WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR OF THE DEVICE. SEE SERVICE EVALUATION.

Description of Event or Problem

ON 09/14/2021, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAN AN AR-6529-06 BOOT IS BROKEN. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE WITH NO PATIENT IMPACT.