SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCORD TENSIONER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Model Number 71360020 |
Device Problems
Defective Device (2588); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problems
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/26/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set up/inspection the accord tensioner was slipping and not tightening.No harm to any patient was recorded and no delay occurred.S&n backup was available.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has scratches and nicks.The device was manufactured in 2004 and shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation could not confirm or replicate the stated failure mode.The returned device functions as intended.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 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.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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