GLENOID INSERTER/IMPACTOR, MEDIUM
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-09348
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 10, 2025
- Date of Event
- December 16, 2024
- Report Date
- February 18, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00888867377127
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS CONFIRMED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE POLY INSERTER/IMPACTOR WAS BROKEN OFF FROM UNIVERS VAULTLOCK® GLENOID INSERTER / IMPACTOR, MEDIUM. FUNCTIONAL TESTING WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THIS FAILURE IS ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR DAMAGE INCURRED DURING THE INSERTION AND/OR REMOVAL PROCESS OF THE DEVICE OVER REPEATED USAGE.
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ON (B)(6) 2024 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-9241-02 GLENOID INSERTER/IMPACTOR BROKE DURING THE CASE. IT IS NOW MISSING THE SOFT BLUE COMPONENT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 657728 | GLENOID INSERTER/IMPACTOR, MEDIUM | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | LXH | ARTHREX, INC. | GLENOID INSERTER/IMPACTOR, MEDIUM | UNK | 00888867377127 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |