SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN RK HK OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL STD 2MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Catalog Number 71431908 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/01/2020 |
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 , during instrument inspection, it was found that this coupler doesn't lock reliably, making it unfit for further use.No case or patient was affected.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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The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was conducted and confirmed that the lgn rk hk offset coupler trial std 2mm coupler doesn't lock reliably, making it unfit for further use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for 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.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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