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72202279 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2021
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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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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of the 2021 new zealand acl registry implant report from new zealand that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on registry review 2021 new zealand acl registry implant report, an unknown amount of patients required a revision surgery after an acl procedure using biosure pk screw devices.It is unknown how were the events treated/resolved.Patients outcome is unknown.No further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected data: b5, d1/d2a/d2b, d4.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on registry review 2021 new zealand acl registry implant report, an unknown amount of patients required a revision surgery after an acl procedure using biosure pk 11 x 25mm screw devices.It is unknown how were the events treated/resolved.Patients outcome is unknown.No further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H2: additional information: h6: health effect - clinical code.H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined due to the limited clinical information provided.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.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.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a risk management review could not be conducted.A clinical review states that there were no clinical factors found which would have definitively contributed to the reported event (¿an unknown amount of patients required a revision surgery after an acl procedure using biosure pk screw devices,¿).The patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined.Should any additional clinical information be provided for this complaint will be re-evaluated.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to conclude on factors known to contribute to the alleged report.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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