| Catalog Number |
7206010 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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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H11: internal complaint reference: case-(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 shoulder procedure, one (1) full radius blade 5.5mm was having metal shaving issues.It is unknown if there was a back up device available or if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: h2: additional information on: b5, e1, e2, e3, h6 (clinical code & impact code) & corrected data on: b1, b2 & h1.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a shoulder procedure, one (1) full radius blade 5.5mm was having metal shaving issues, it was able to see the metal debris laying on the cuff as a result, and there were metal shavings left inside the patient.The procedure was resumed, after a delay less than or equal to 30 minutes, with a s+n back-up device.No further complications were reported.
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