SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC PRI SPACER BLOCK; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71441265 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/23/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the piece of o-ring inside gii spc pri spacer block has broken off.Piece was located and taken out of patient.It is unknown if there was a s&n backup device available.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the piece of o-ring inside gii spc pri spacer block has broken off while outside the patient.The device chipped upon removal and the piece was hanging on slightly.No pieces fell inside the patient.It is unknown if there was a s&n backup device available.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, it was reported that during a tka surgery, a piece of the o-ring inside of the gii spc pri spacer block was broken off.Per the e-mail correspondence, no pieces fell inside of the patient.The e-mail also stated the o-ring ¿chipped upon removal and the piece was hanging on slightly.No further information was provided for review.Based on the information provided, the procedure was completed without delay.No harm to the patient was reported.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no 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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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 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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