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BIOFASTAK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH #2 FIBERWIRE

Received Jun 14, 2005 · Event occurred May 6, 2005

Report 1220246-2005-00095 · MDR key 638955

Device

Generic name

Suture Anchor Device

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Model number

AR-1324BF

Catalog number

AR-1324BF

Lot number

42860

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Device remains implanted
  • Replace

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AFTER IMPLANT WAS INSERTED AND WAS FULLY SEATED, THE SURGOEN PULLED ON SUTURES TO CHECK PURCHASE. THE EYELET PULLED OUT OF THE ANCHOR. SURGEON USED A METAL CORKSCREW TO COMPLETE. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED WITH THE PATENT AS A RESULT OF EVENT. THIS DEVICE IS USED FOR TREATMENT.