SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 6; PRSTHSS,KNEE,FMRTIBIAL,SM-CONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71440820 |
Device Problem
Misassembled (1398)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/20/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery while impacting inside the patient, the device slipped through and fell into the drapes.There was a delay below 30 minutes reported and no injury was reported.A s&n backup device was available to finished the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damaged and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further information 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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