SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR DYSPLASIA DRILL 3.2MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
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Model Number 90127619 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/09/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thr, while prepping a bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm to be used, the drill was bent and the surgical tech attempted to fix the bend, which caused the tip to break off altogether.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up competitor device instead.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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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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It was reported that during a thr, while prepping a bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm to be used, the drill was bent and the surgical tech attempted to fix the bend, which caused the tip to break off.Patient was not harmed.As of today, device return and additional information has been requested for this complaint but has not become available.No device batch details were received for investigation therefore no manufacturing record review and full assessment of the reported event can be performed.Without a definitive batch number, a complete complaint history review cannot be performed.A review of the historical complaints data for bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm was performed using part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects in a timeframe prior 12 months as of the complaint aware date.Other similar complaints were identified for the part number and the reported/related failure mode.This will continue to be monitored.A risk management review was performed.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.No further actions are required at this time.A review of historical corrective and preventive actions, preliminary risk assessment, health hazard evaluations, and field actions related to the products and similar complaint events was performed.Following the review, no prior applicable escalation actions were identified.Without the return of the devices used in treatment or additional information we cannot advance the investigation or confirm this complaint; our investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to speculate on specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.
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