SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP INTRODUCER ROTATION PLATE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
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Catalog Number 75103122 |
Device Problem
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/12/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported to fall off impactor after following the proper instructions.The head doesn't mate to the introducer correctly and the threads could be damaged on the impactor.It is not known if all these problems occurred during the same procedure and where (inside or outside of the patient).Surgery was completed changing the surgical technique.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting.Therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.
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