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MalfunctionBWN

PIVOTPOST REPLACEMENT

Received May 30, 2025 · Event occurred May 12, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-02289 · MDR key 22114376

Device

Generic name

Operating Room Table Access

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1560-02

Lot number

012026

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure
  • Positioning Failure

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 05/12/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-1560-02 PIVOT POST DOESNT LOCK TIGHTLY. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS NOT CONFIRMED. 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 DUE TO REPEATED USE OF THE DEVICE IN THE FIELD. MANUFACTURING DATE 2020.