| Catalog Number |
7210979 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: 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 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 a procedure a blade bonecutter had metal shavings/debris.All the shred material was removed from the patient with oscillation mode in the shaver.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay of 1-5 minutes and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H2: corrected information in h6 (investigation findings).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found two arthroscopic images with metal shavings on the tissue.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.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 applications of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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