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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 6MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72204392 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/28/2025
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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: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a mcl reconstruction procedure, the 6.0 mm biosure screw was fractured when inserted into a 6.5 mm bone tunnel.All broken pieces were removed from the patient.The procedure was resumed, with a 15 minute delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H2: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned with original packaging.The device is fractured at the distal tip.The fractured piece(s) was not returned.Bio debris is present.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, it was determined the device damage was caused by the application of improper/excessive force 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 no 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 for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event 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, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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