SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF DISTAL CUT BLK; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71441147 |
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 08/17/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during tka procedure the pin got stuck in the hole of the gii mis dcf distal cut blk.No delay.Procedure could be finished using the same device.No injuries reported at this time.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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Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The cutting block has several burrs and gouges in the different cutting slots.There is also a piece of a pin stuck in one of the holes on the device.The rest of the pin was not returned with the device.This device was manufactured in 2016.This device exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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