BIORCI 7207680Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · BIORCI-HA INTERFERENCE SCREW 8 INCH X 35 INCH STERILE · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010459985), received between Oct 4, 2021 and Sep 2, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 2, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, THE THREADS OF THE BIORCI-HA SCREW BROKE DOWN WHILE SCREWING IN THE BONE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY LESS THAN 30 MINUTES AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20118502 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TIBIAL FIXATION PROCEDURE, THE BIORCI-HA INTERFERENCE SCREW WAS BROKEN. ALL THE PIECES OF THE DEVICE WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY USING FORCEPS. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18440378 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN LIGAMENTOPLASTY, 3 BIORCI-HA SCREWS BROKE OUTSIDE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12572803 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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