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KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI

Received Oct 9, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 2, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-04536 · MDR key 23260296

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8926T

Lot number

33256

Product problems

  • Dull, Blunt
  • Dull, Blunt

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

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SYNDESMOSIS STABILISATION SURGERY THE DRILL WAS DULL. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.