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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACET ANGLED DEPTH GAUGE; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
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| Model Number |
732109 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/29/2020
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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 thr procedure, external to patient, was noticed that the acet angled depth gauge was bent and when trying to bend it back, the product snapped.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device, with no surgical delay and no injury to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.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 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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