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MalfunctionHST

3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM

Received Apr 30, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 5, 2021

Report 1220246-2024-02625 · MDR key 19213579

Device

Generic name

Traction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1600M

Lot number

10061590

Product problems

  • Defective Device
  • Defective Device

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 (B)(6), 2023. ARTHREX HAS REASSESSED THE REPORTABILITY DECISIONS MADE ON HISTORICAL COMPLAINT RECORDS USING REVISED CRITERION. THIS 3500A DOCUMENT IS A RESULT OF THE REASSESSMENT. VENDOR EVALUATION IDENTIFIED SEVERAL DAMAGED COMPONENTS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6)2021 IT WAS REPORTED BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN THE AR-1600M 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM, WILL NOT LOCK IN POSITION. NO PATIENT AFFECT REPORTED. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.