| Catalog Number |
72201995 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/23/2025
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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).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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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 a glenoid labrum repair, an osteoraptor anchor broke.The procedure was resumed, using an equivalent s+n back up.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: h2: corrected data on d4 (lot number).Additional information on d4 (expiration date) & h4 (expiration date).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.One white and one blue/white suture were run through the eyelet of the anchor.The anchor is off the device.The proximal end of the anchor is fractured.The sutures and insertion device had no visible defect other than bio debris.Bio debris was present.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 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 excessive/improper force or torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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