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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II FEMORAL TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71440468 |
| 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 |
07/08/2020
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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 tka procedure the gns ii femoral trial impactor broke.This happened during use outside the patient.No delay.Procedure could be finished using the same device.Patient injuries were not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned impactor confirms impactor head came apart from the device.All broken pieces were returned.Also there is severe damage to the black bumper of the device.This device exhibits signs of extreme wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2002.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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 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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