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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
72204408 |
| 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 |
03/29/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that while inserting the biosure screw, it broke.It is unknown if there was a back up available to complete the procedure.No significant delay or further 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).H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.The device was returned in the original packaging.The screw was fractured into multiple pieces along the medial axis.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection it was determined the device damage was caused by the application of improper/excessive force.Additional material testing is not required.A review of the device 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.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were 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 the polymer found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and material tests were appropriately documented.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 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.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were 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 the polymer found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and material tests were appropriately documented.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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