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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS INSERT SZ 5-6 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLY
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| Model Number |
71420830 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/20/2020
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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 the tka procedure, after tibia and femur implantation, the surgeon tried to insert the genesis ii ps insert size 5-6 9mm.But was unstable.The insert was moving even after using locking device; the procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: a4.H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to fit/sizing issue or patient condition.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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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