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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REAMER DOME 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71362754 |
| 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 |
07/16/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the crossbars of the reamer dome broke during reaming.Staff was able to get all pieces, retrieve the dome, open another set and continue case.The reamer dome was stuck, but it got out.Slight delay to open another reamer tray.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, were returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the reamer domes fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.This device shows significant signs of wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2011.A medical investigation will be performed.Proceed based on information provided/available for the investigation; if no relevant clinical information is provided, recommend closure.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.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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.We consider this investigation closed.
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