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MalfunctionHST

WRIST TRACTION TOWER

Received May 21, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 4, 2022

Report 1220246-2024-03609 · MDR key 19361434

Device

Generic name

Traction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1611S

Lot number

14943760

Product problems

  • Naturally Worn
  • Naturally Worn

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. EVENT DESCRIPTION: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CABLE IS WORN. THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED. THE SUPPLIERS EVALUATION REVEALED DAMAGES ON THE DEVICE WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CABLE IS WORN. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR THE PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.