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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION HINGE DIS FEM WDG TRL SZ 4 5MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71434276 |
| 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 |
10/15/2020
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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 device was noticed to be chipped.No case involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).Additional information: h6.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 has chips in the surface of device, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2012 and shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 the 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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