MalfunctionKGS
KINSA SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM
Received May 16, 2008
Report 1219602-2008-00129 · MDR key 1046732
Device
Generic name
Kinsa
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc. Endoscopy DivModel number
72200239Catalog number
72200239
Lot number
50217113
Product problems
- Break
- Device, or device fragments remain in patient
Patient
UNK
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE ANCHORS WERE USED. SUTURES BROKE AND 2 ANCHORS REMAIN IN THE PT, THE THIRD ANCHOR WAS ABLE TO SECURE THE ANCHOR. THE PROCEDURE EXPERIENCED A 30 MINUTES DELAY AND A BACK-UP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY REPORTED AND NO ADDITIONAL INFO AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.