SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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Model Number 71364009 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/01/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a total hip replacement surgery, a femoral head impactor tip in the handle broke off.It is unknown if pieces enter the patient and if they were retrieved.No significant surgical delay was reported as the procedure was concluded with a smith and nephew back up device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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