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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 Codes |
Break (1069); Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/24/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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 acl procedure, the biosure peek 6 x 25mm screw was loose and broken.The device was removed with tweezers.The procedure was successfully completed with a delay of less than 30 minutes using a smith and nephew back up device used on the originally drilled bone hole, no void was left in patient.The patient's health condition is fine and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is not in its original packaging.The proximal end of the device is fractured.There is biological debris on the returned device.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 one similar reported event.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 raw material strength requirements and storage requirements are specified, and each lot must be accompanied by a material certificate of analysis.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an inadvertent impact event that may have occurred during device transportation, rough shipping and handling, or at the customer site, as well as the application of an unintended, inappropriate, or excessive force to the device.Based on this investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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