SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number 71332754 |
Device Problems
Fitting Problem (2183); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/13/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr, the liner would not seat into cup properly.Opened a back-up device and it seated fine.No surgical delay or injury to patient reported due this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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D9: product return.G3, h2,h3 and h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was completed but could not confirm the state failure.There are gouges and minor damage to the liner.The liner exhibits deep scratches/deformation on the id and id rim.A dimensional analysis could not be completed due to damage to the liner from attempting to insert it into the shell.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.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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