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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71441137 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2021
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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 the adjustment knob on genesis ii mi in slt 3 mo titanium cu bl right broke upon cleaning and sterilization after total knee arthroplasty case, no effect on patient as case was completed with part and was broken after finished.No delay or injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured, and the fractured piece was returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Additional information: d4.
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