SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PATELLA RESECTION GUIDE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,
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Model Number 71440391 |
Device Problem
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/25/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, the screw of a patella resection guide fell out.It is unknown whether the event happened during surgery and if there was a patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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