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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 60MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
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| Model Number |
71335560 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
10/27/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a thr had been performed, a screw went through the r3 3 hole acet shell 60 mm hole.It is unknown how this adverse event was diagnosed and if it has been already addressed.The patient outcome is also unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms per complaint details, a screw "went through the shell hole".No surgical delay or injury to patient was reported due this event.Responses to the information/documentation requests were not provided.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.A review of risk management files and instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, infection and/or patient condition.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: annex g code added.
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