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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FAST-FIX 360 KPSC AND SLOTTED CANNULA; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
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| Model Number |
72202674 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Cut (2587); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy, the user found out that the fast fix 360 cutter could not cut the fast fix 360 implants suture smoothly, the trigger was jammed.The doctor used a smith and nephew back up device to cut the sutures and finish the surgery.There was a delay of less than or equal to 30 min.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.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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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: 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.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 an isolated event.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 relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.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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