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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MICRORAPTOR RGNSB SA UB II #1 STR BL CB; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72204984 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Perforation (2001); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
04/09/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference case (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 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 surgery, after one (1) microraptor regenesorb was inserted into the bone hole and the suture was performed, the anchor pulled out.The anchor could not be removed from the joint.It was left within the bone hole and soft tissue.The procedure was resumed, after one hour delay, using a similar s+n back-up product.It was necessary to drill an additional hole.Additional anesthesia was not required as consequence of the surgical prolongation.No further complications were reported.
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