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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72204404 |
| 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 |
06/13/2024
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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 surgery, the tip of a biosure regenesorb screw broke off as the surgeon was inserting it into the tibial tunnel.Surgery was completed with a back-up device instead.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: 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.
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