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It was reported that, during a tibial fixation procedure, the biorci-ha interference screw was broken.All the pieces of the device were removed from the patient's body using forceps.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
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H10: h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an evaluation of the customer provided image was performed and found the device outside of its package.The device is broken and with red stains.A review of device records showed 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.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 review of the material specifications found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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