UNIVERS II STEM IMPACTOR POINTED
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-01491
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 16, 2025
- Date of Event
- March 27, 2025
- Report Date
- July 23, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OH, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: D9, G3, H3, H6. ONE UNPACKAGED AR-9202-09 SERIAL/BATCH NUMBER (B)(6) WAS RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. VISUAL EVALUATION FOUND THAT THE BLUE HANDLE IS CRACKED. FUNCTIONAL TESTING WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE REPORTED FAILURE IS WEAR AND TEAR. DUE TO CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL FORCES APPLIED TO IT, THE DEVICE WILL INEVITABLY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OVER TIME. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS CONFIRMED.
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ON 03/27/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT AN AR-9202-09 IMPACTOR AND AN AR-9531 IMPACTOR BROKE. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122594 | UNIVERS II STEM IMPACTOR POINTED | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | LXH | ARTHREX, INC. | UNIVERS II STEM IMPACTOR POINTED | 022130 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |