SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Catalog Number 71440190 |
Device Problem
Flaked (1246)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/08/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, before surgery, the surgeon stated that the black plastic was shredding off.No delay to procedure, no injury to patient.A s&n backup was available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the black coating from the bumper is peeling off.The device was manufactured in 2019.The device shows signs of normal wear and use.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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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