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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC FIXED PS HOUSNG COL 2; PROST, KNEE, PAT/FEMTIB, SEMI-CONST, UNCEMENT, POROUS, COATED, POLY/MET/POLY
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| Model Number |
71440003 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 during the procedure, when the surgeon went to unscrew the size 1-2 legion reamer collet, the screw that threads into the femoral component broke off.The broken piece did not fall inside the patient, and all parts were retrieved.The procedure was completed without delay and backup from smith & nephew was available to finished the surgery.There are no reports/adverse events to document with this incident.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3,h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be fractured.The fractured pieces were returned.The device was manufactured in 2011 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.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 is 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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