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FERKEL 72202154Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FERKEL MICROFRACTURE PICK 65 DEGREE · Class 1

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010622334), received between Oct 6, 2021 and Oct 6, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 6, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MTO FERKEL MICROFRACTURE PICK 65 WAS PUT INTO THE ANKLE FOR A MICRO FRACTURE, BONE WAS SOFT, SO IT WAS EASILY INTRODUCED WITH MINIMAL FORCE (NO HAMMER NEEDED). ON REMOVAL FROM BONE THE TIP OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED REQUIRING EXTRA INCISIONS AND X-RAYS. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. A SIGNIFICANT DELAY (GREATER THAN 30MIN) WAS REPORTED. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12583784 ↗

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