H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the device is dull.This device exhibit signs of significant wear and use.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have definitively contributed to the event.Reportedly, during an unspecified surgery a large calcar reamer and a small calcar reamer were reportedly ¿dull which caused a fracture to the calcar.Per case details, the fracture was fixed using cables.The instructions for use for care, maintenance, cleaning and sterilization of smith & nephew orthopedics devices directs to visually inspect for damage or wear, including components in their disassembled state prior to re-assembly as well as ensuring components are re-assembled securely is indicated.The procedure was reportedly resumed after a non-significant delay using in the surgical technique.In addition, this device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.At this time, we do not have 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 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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