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| Catalog Number |
7207681 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/28/2025
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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 an acl reconstruction, after the insertion site was prepared with an 8 mm cannulated drill, tunnel size of 8 mm, and all debris were cleared, a biorci-ha screw was introduced with the appropriate screwdriver but got broken during insertion.All broken pieces were removed using artery forceps and suction.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up, in the originally drilled bone hole.No further complications were reported.The patient's health status is safe.The surgeon was satisfied with the surgical outcome.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11 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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