SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR TIP; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71363077 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/18/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery outside of the patient the device got broken.There was no delay nor injury reported.A s&n backup device was used to finished the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the returned impactor tip confirms multiple scratches, burrs and deep gouges in the plastic.There is also a crack in the impactor tip.This device exhibits signs of significant use and wear.There is no lot number provided for this device.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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 complaint will be reopened.No further investigation 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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