SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SPEED PIN QK CONNECT ADAPTER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 74013489 |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 07/20/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery the speed pin qk connect adapter got stripped.No delay reported.A s&n back up device was available.Any other issue that could affect the patient's condition was not reported by this event.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the tip is damaged on the speed pin qk connect adapter, which would cause the device not to function as intended.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 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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