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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STEM INSERTER FRAME; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71364008 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
04/15/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an instrument inspection, it was noticed that the end of the stem inserter frame was broken.No case involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.One of the prongs at the end of the frame appeared to have been removed intentionally.The threaded end of the pommel was also damaged.The device was manufactured in 2015 and shows signs of extensive wear / usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.
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