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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOSCOPIC DRILL - 6.5MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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| Catalog Number |
7207492 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
08/17/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, when the surgeon passed the endoscopic drill, there was a pop and it was identified that the drill had broken in the tip region, leaving the broken tip inside the patient.It was not possible to remove the drill tip from the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using the same device.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states that the drill is an externally communicating device, it is neither manufactured nor intended for implantation.It is also not approved for long term internal tissue exposure and long-term implantation data is not available.The patient impact beyond the reported device breakage and retained foreign body could not be definitively determined.Micro-motion or movement cannot be predicted.There is potential risk for tissue inflammation and/or pain.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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