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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE PK 6 X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72202260 |
| 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 |
03/19/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference number: (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 an acl reconstruction procedure, the biosure pk anchor broke during implantation.The broken pieces were removed from inside the patient using tweezers.The procedure was completed placing a s+n back up device into the originally bone hole.There was a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11 h3, h6 the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is in its original, opened packaging.The device is undamaged and appears unused.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 material specifications found that the storage requirements, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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