SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCORD DUAL ENDED HEX DRIVER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Model Number 71360046 |
Device Problems
Defective Device (2588); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/31/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during inspection before procedure thr, the hex driver tips appeared stripped because of the procedure was completed without delay.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the threads are damaged on the accord dual ended hex driver, which would cause the device not to function as intended.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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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