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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL KNOTLESS PK NST; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72205137 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Perforation (2001); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
05/28/2026
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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 a shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff, after one (1) healicoil knotless suture anchor was inserted, the sutures were locked, and the assembly was secured using the black and orange knobs.Then, the sutures were cut, and the fixation was verified; however, one suture came loose.Subsequently, the remaining sutures were tested, and they began to pull out of the anchor.The anchor was embedded in the patient's bone.An additional bone hole had to be drilled.The procedure was resumed, after a delay greater than 30 min, using an equivalent s+n back-up.Additional anesthesia was required as consequence of the surgical prolongation.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).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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