SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 52MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number 71335752 |
Device Problem
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/28/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during set up for a thr procedure, the r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 52mm second layer of sterile packaging was not sealed.As this was noticed before procedure, there was not any patient involved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirmed the stated failure mode.The device's sterile seal was not returned.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.According to the drawing prints, the sterile product packaging should be sealed.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A potential probable cause could be but is not limited to inadequate sealing technique during packaging process.This issue was evaluated through our internal quality process and determined to be isolated at this time.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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