SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII QUICK CONNECT HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71440044 |
Device Problems
Component Missing (2306); Connection Problem (2900)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/25/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, a pin of a genesis ii quick connect handle is missing, and therefore, will not hold the base plate.Incident occurred during a tka with instruments outside the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.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, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.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 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.
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