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MalfunctionHST

3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM

Received Jan 16, 2025 · Event occurred Dec 20, 2024

Report 1220246-2025-09491 · MDR key 21170060

Device

Generic name

Traction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1600M

Lot number

15011624

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

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 12/20/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-1600M 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM KNOB WAS BROKEN. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

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.