SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SLEEVE/ STEM SEPARATOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, NON-POROUS
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Catalog Number 71360919 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/17/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thr, handle broke while impacting.No pieces were left in the patient.No delay to case.No s&n backup available, surgery completed with a different non-s&n device.No injury or impact to patient reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The plastic handle fractured at the shaft connection point and both pieces were returned.The device was manufactured in 2012 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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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