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| Catalog Number |
7209874 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Perforation (2001)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a hip scope, when trying to access the hip joint the doctor placed the hip scope dilator over the hip pac disposable 1.2mm guide wire and was trying to push it through the hip capsule.The dilator and the force applied broke the guide wire.A 10cm wire was broken off in and just out of the hip joint.A small 4cm incision was made in the skin and tissue was dissected down to the hip joint.The remnant of the wire protruding from the capsule was grasped and removed from the hip joint with fine needle nosed pliers.The procedure was performed, after a non-significant delay, using the same device.Additional anesthesia was required as consequence of the surgical prolongation.
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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 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: h2: corrected data: h6: health effect - impact code.H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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 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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If any additional information related to this event is received in the future, this investigation will be reopened for further assessment.
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