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MalfunctionHST

3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM

Received Jul 15, 2024 · Event occurred Jun 19, 2024

Report 1220246-2024-06739 · MDR key 19740237

Device

Generic name

Traction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1600M

Lot number

10016766

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

ON 06/19/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS- (B)(4) THAT (2) AR-1600M 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEMS CABLES PLASTIC WAS COMING OFF. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CASE WITH NO EFFECT ON THE PATIENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE DEVICE (IF AVAILABLE AND RETURNED), PICTURES, VIDEOS, EVENT DESCRIPTION, AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE FIELD, ARTHREX WAS ABLE TO CONCLUDE A MOST LIKELY CAUSE. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE FOR THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR.