SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCORD DUAL ENDED HEX DRIVER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number 71360046 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/15/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, the accord dual ended hex driver are stripped and need to be replaced.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the dual ended hex driver has worn tips which causes the device not work properly.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.Should 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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