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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TIBIAL SPACER BLOCK WIDE; PROSTH,KNEE,PATFEMTIB,SEMCONSTR,CEMNT,POL/METL/POL
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| Model Number |
74012646 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2020
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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 the instrument developed a chip.This was found during set up / inspection.No surgery or patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Results of investigation: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is damaged with a chip, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2012 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.
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