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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REDAPT STEM EXTRACTOR UNIV JOINT; PRSTHSS,HP,SM-CNSTRND, MTL/CRMC/PLYMR,CEMENTEDORNON-POROUS,UNCMNTD
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| Model Number |
71355107 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/16/2020
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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 surgery the device joint got broken.There was no delay nor injury reported.The procedure was finished with the same device.The patient outcome is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the stem extractor universal joint confirms the bushing and the threaded base are both damaged on the device.Also the visual confirms the joint is broke.The device was manufactured in 2012.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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