SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS TIBIAL STYLUS; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71441143 |
Device Problem
Failure to Align (2522)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/16/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a total knee arthroplasty, the resection depth gauge on both sides of the genesis ii mis tibial stylus does not match.It was stated that it is approximately 1 mm off.No delay or injury reported.The procedure was finished with the same device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was conducted and confirmed that the gii mis tibial stylus measurements were off which causes it to not function properly.The manufactured date for this device is 2019.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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