SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ECH PRI HO TRL NK SZ 12; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Catalog Number 71367221 |
Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/08/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery, while removing the trial, the magnet fell out of a echelon primary high offset trial neck size 12.All the pieces were removed from the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delays, using the same reported device.No patient injury was reported due to this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the magnet broke off the device.The magnet was returned.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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