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BIOSURE 72202270Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · BIOSURE PK PEEK OPTIMA INTERFERENCE SCREW 8 X 35 MM · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010622068), received between May 29, 2019 and May 29, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY PART OF THE BIOSURE SCREW SHEARED OFF WHEN SCREWING INTO THE TIBIAL TUNNEL FOR FIXATION. REST OF THE SCREW LEFT IN THE PATIENT AS UNABLE TO REMOVE. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 8651845 ↗

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