SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 8MM X 20MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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Catalog Number 72204398 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/02/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy, when the canal was being opened and the biosure regenesorb was screwed it opened in two.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes.The patient's health condition is stable, and no further complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the material specifications found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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