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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 5-6 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMTIB, SEMI-CONSTRAIND, CEMENTD, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71453175 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Connection Problem (2900)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/04/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a left tkr, legion posterior high flex xlpe sz 5-6 10mm would not lock in tibial tray.Surgeon hit the implant multiple times but still, it would not seat or lock.Procedure continued with a backup device of the same size from smith and nephew and without an injury.It is unknown if a delay occurred due to this event.
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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.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.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 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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