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2.4MM BIO-SUTURETAK DISPOSABLES KIT

Received Jun 5, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03257 · MDR key 25416569

Device

Generic name

Manual Instr, General Surgical

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-1934-24DS

Lot number

15569611

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 20-MAY-2026, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-1934-24DS 2.4 MM BIO-SUTURETAK® DISPOSABLE KIT WAS OPENED FOR A CASE AND THE DRILL IMMEDIATELY SNAPPED WHEN PLACED IN THE DRILL SLEEVE FROM THE KIT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 27-MAY-2026 WHERE THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT THE DEVICE SNAPPED WHEN PLACED IN THE AR-1934-24DS DRILL SLEEVE FROM THE KIT. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED. A REUSABLE DRILL TRAY WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 28-MAY-2026 WHERE THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING A HIP SCOPE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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