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72200903 |
| 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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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 an unknown procedure ,the cannula threaded green plastic was breaking off into the patients.It is unknown if there was surgical delay or if there was a back up device available.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 b5, d4, h4 and h6: description, lot number, mfg and exp dates and impact codes updated.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy procedure, the cannula threaded green plastic was breaking off into the patient.The broken pieces were removed with suction and grasper.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device and a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
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