SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Model Number 71360089 |
Device Problem
Misconnection (1399)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/19/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr a dbl offset broach hdle lt did not properly gripping broaches.Instrument inside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation was performed on the device and confirmed the stated failure mode.The returned device will not firmly grasp its mating part 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.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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