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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog 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 |
05/07/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the biosure screw broke in half at the moment of insertion.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the biosure screw broke in half at the moment of insertion.The two broken pieces were removed.The bone had previously been started with a 9 mm drill and then a 10 mm drill.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device in the originally drilled bone hole.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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 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 anchor material specification 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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.(health effect - impact code).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is not in its original packaging.The device was returned fractured in two near the center of the device.There is biological debris on the returned device.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found 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 anchor material specification, 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.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences.Other 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.Based on this investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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