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It was reported that the articular surface provisional sz 3 9mm broke upon trialing and impaction.It broke clean in half.All parts were recovered, back up set was available.Any other issue that could affect the patient's condition was not reported by this event.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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H6: the affected complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, a product analysis could not be performed and complaint could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that this complaint from the united states reports an articular surface provisional trial broke in half during impaction.All of the parts were recovered, and a back up set was available to complete the procedure.No harm or impact to patient and no delay in the procedure.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation a review of complaint history did reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode and potential harm was previously identified.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.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is 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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