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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REDAPT REV ACETABULAR DRILL GUIDE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
71355121 |
| 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 |
01/21/2021
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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 during surgery, inside the patient, of the redapt drill guide.It was advised that the drill guide was fully seated within the screw hole to avoid damaging the tabs according to surgical technique.But this was found to create difficulties in seeing the drill bit and knowing if it was fully seated in the bone within the drill guide to be ready to drill.When he felt resistance he thought the bit must be sitting on the bone, so he began to drill, but found that it really was not and this caused the bit to bend without drilling the bone.The procedure finished with a smith and nephew backup device.Surgical delay less than 30 minutes.Patient injuries were not reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: 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 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.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.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 investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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