SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC PRI SPACER BLOCK; PRSTHSS,KNEE,FEMOROTIBIAL,SM-CONSTRAINED,CMNTD,METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71441265 |
Device Problem
Component Missing (2306)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/25/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the white o rings are gone and device would not hold on clip on build ups.There was no delay and no injury.Procedure conclude with the same device.
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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 confirmed the rings are missing from the gii spc pri spacer block.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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 damage and replaced as necessary.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.
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