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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RAPTORMITE 3.0 PK W/NDL 2 0 ULTRABRA; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
72201806 |
| 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 |
04/01/2021
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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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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a foot and ankle surgery, the raptormite broke when inserting the anchor.The procedure was completed with a delay of 30 minutes or less using a same device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned with the anchor detached from the device.The distal tip of the anchor has become broken.The suture doesn't appear damaged.The needles are still in the device as intended.No visible damage to the device.A functional evaluation revealed the device functions as intended.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 review of the material found there are requirements for conformance and a certificate of material analysis is required.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection it was determined additional material testing is not required.The complaint was confirmed.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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