SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CORKSCREW FEM HEAD REMOVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Catalog Number 71930020 |
Device Problems
Material Fragmentation (1261); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/04/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that small pieces fractured off the tip and the other end of the device is rounded off.The broken pieces were not returned.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.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 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.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 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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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery, it was noticed that the end of the connection to power of a corkscrew fem head remover was damaged and continued to get stuck.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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