SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD; PRSTHSS,HP,SM-CNSTRND, MTL/CRMC/PLYMR,CEMENTEDORNON-POROUS,UNCEMENTED
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Catalog Number 71365705 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/27/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during inspection it was found that the handle is broken off.No case involved.No injury reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use treatment was not returned for evaluation, reporting event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.
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