SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 58MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number 71335758 |
Device Problem
Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/09/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery ,the liner did not sit down all the way.The procedure was completed without delay using a smith & nephew back-up device.No other complications were reported.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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(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has minor scratches.The device shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation confirmed that the mating part fails to insert properly, which would cause the device not to function 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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to a user or procedural error.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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