SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PATELLA RESECTION GUIDE; PRSTHSIS,KNEE,PATLLO/FEMROTIBL,SMICONSTRIND,UNCMNTD,POROUSPOLYMR/MTAL
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Model Number 71440391 |
Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 07/29/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during set up and inspection, the screws came out of the patella resection guide.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirms one of the screws is missing from the device.The missing screw was returned with the device.This device exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2019.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with 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.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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