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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS CUT GUIDE LGNP KIT LT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
V0100022 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Align (2522)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/26/2021
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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, during tka surgery the surgeon used the femur cutting block on the femur noticed that distal cut was off.Had to take an additional +3 to +4mm distal medially in order to correct varus/valgus.Femur was cut in too much valgus.There was a delay of 15 mins.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back-up device.No other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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 the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used or user/procedural variance.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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