| Catalog Number |
72203127 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Flaked (1246); Melted (1385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/25/2026
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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 resection of the acetabular rim in a hip arthroscopic procedure, the abrader burr ceased to work and upon removal from the handpiece, the hub of the burr was melted.The handpiece was not affected.An intervention was required to remove blue particulate debris from the joint.The procedure was resumed, with a 2 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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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h6: medical device problem code updated.
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