SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OR3O DUAL MOBILITY TRIAL LINER 38/50; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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Catalog Number 71353302 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/22/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the screw and ring of the or3o dual mobility trial liner 38/50 became disassociated from plastic during trialing.Instruments inside patient.All pieces recovered.Procedure finished with same device.Delay of five minutes reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3,h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the or3o dual mobility trial liner 38/50 shows nicks.The device shows significant signs of 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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 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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