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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLACK; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72201992 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Perforation (2001); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
04/08/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate 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 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 procedure, when the osteoraptor anchor was being implanted and the suture was tying, the suture was broken.The anchor could not be removed from the body, it eas left secure in patient.There was a back up device available and it was necessary to drill an additional bone hole.It is unknown if there was surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
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