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STATAK SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT ANCHOR

Received Sep 7, 2012 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2012

Report 1822565-2012-01874 · MDR key 2743449

Device

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Catalog number

00234405000

Lot number

284545

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

59 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE STATAK DEVICE WAS INSERTED AND THE ETHIBOND SUTURE WAS FRAYED WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DEVICE. THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE ANCHOR.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.