SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION AP BLOCK W/CRUCIATE SPIKES - SZ 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Catalog Number E0016657-6 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/26/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a tka, while impacting the cut block on the femur, the mallet slipped off the impaction knob and broke off the chamfer portion of a legion ap block w/cruciate spikes - sz 8.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a smith and nephew back up device.No patient harm was reported.
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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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The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.As express devices are custom made devices, a review of the complaint history for this part is not applicable.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 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 potential factors that could contribute to 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 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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