SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
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Catalog Number 71365705 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/12/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thr surgery the threads of one (1) anthology inserter poster hard snapped off when trying to insert the implant.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed and revealed that the threaded tip fractured off.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed a similar event for the listed batch, 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.A historical review concluded that this event was previously identified.It has been concluded that the occurrence of the described breakages are occurring at an acceptable level; therefore no more actions were initiated.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any 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 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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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