SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLEXIBLE SHAFT W/CIR CONNECTOR; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
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Model Number 71118200 |
Device Problem
Crack (1135)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/15/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, the shaft of a flexible shaft w/cir connector cracked along the jigsaw pattern.Surgery was performed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was cracked along the shaft, rendering the device inoperative.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 a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are probable causes of 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 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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