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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 7MM X 25MM RT; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
72204396 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/20/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the screw broke when it was being screwed in the patient.Screw was removed.There was an unknown delay and it is unknown if the procedure was successfully completed.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no relationship found between the subject device and the reported incident.The complaint was not verified.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the process inspection procedure for biosure¿ regenesorb interference screws found that each component should be visually inspected for all non-conforming attributes defined in the procedure and according to the acceptance criteria on the part drawing, data sheet, or associated sops.A review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.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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