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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLUE; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72201994 |
| 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 |
12/16/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or 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 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 investigative findings or 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, during an arthroscopy, uneven force was applied during push rod operation, which resulted on the breakage of the osteoraptor anchor.All the broken pieces were retrieved from the patient with tweezers.Surgery was completed with a back-up device in the originally drilled bone hole, no void was left.There was a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes, and no further complications were reported.Patient's status is good.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with the distal hub fractured off the insertion device and with the anchor off the device, fractured into several pieces, the suture string was not returned.There is biological debris on the returned items.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 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 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 has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include the application of improper/excessive force.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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