SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number 71339550 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/12/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that this liner will not sit correctly.Event occurred during surgery.Procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device and no delay 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has signs of damage from attempted use.The dimensional inspection found the device to be within specification.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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