SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Catalog Number 71364009 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/12/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thr surgery, the femoral head impactor broke while impacting implant.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that a large piece of the femoral head impactor tip broke off.The broken piece was returned.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thr surgery, the femoral head impactor broke while impacting implant.Instrument broke while being used on patient outside body so no pieces went missing or into patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
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