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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN XLPE PS INSERT SZ 3-4 15MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
71453249 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Defective Device (2588)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
10/12/2020
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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 surgery, the insert would not properly lock in place with tibia and inserter tool did not fit properly onto anterior slot of the insert.Procedure was completed using a s+n backup device.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay due to this failure.No patient injury was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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