SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF ALIGN GDE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71441144 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Defective Device (2588); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/01/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, a gii mis dcf align gde is damaged.As this was noticed during inspection activities, no patient was involved.During the investigation pieces were found broken off and the device shows signs of extensive wear.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, intended for use used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be fractured and the fractured pieces were not returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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