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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIRAPTR 2.9 AB SUTR ANCR TWO 38 U/B; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Model Number |
72201702 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/04/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an elbow procedure, the bioraptor anchor broke.All fragments were retrieved from within the patient.An additional bone hole had to be drilled in order to use the backup device which was available to complete the procedure.No significant delay or patient injury was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: one 72201702 bioraptor suture anchor device intended for treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Factors that may affect device performance include: device ability, surgical ability, implant location, tissue condition and surgical site preparation according to instructions for use, it confirms instructions, precautionary statements and recommendations for proper use of product.Per instruction for use: ¿read these instructions completely prior to use.It is the surgeon¿s responsibility to be familiar with the appropriate surgical techniques prior to use of this device.¿ instruction for use indicates use of this device for hip and shoulder applications.The procedure was reported to be an elbow procedure.This application is not captured as an indication for use.Complaint history review indicated a similar (related) allegation for the lot number reported.Dhr/batch/lot review did not indicate a condition or product/procedure failure that supported the allegation.No root cause related to the manufacture of the device was confirmed.Product met specifications upon release to distribution.No further investigation is warranted at this time.
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