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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC P/S CAM MODULE SZ 4; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71433364 |
| 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 |
02/11/2021
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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 a tka when the doctor was putting the trap door piece for the gii spc p/s cam module sz 4, part of it snapped off.Instruments inside the patient.Surgeon caught the piece and removed it from the wound.The procedure was completed without delay by changing the surgical technique.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that this case reports that during a tka surgery, part of the trap door piece for the gii spc p/s cam module snapped off while inside the patient.Per complaint details, the surgeon caught the piece and removed it from the wound.The procedure was completed without delay, with a change in surgical technique.No patient injury or other complications were reported.Therefore, no further clinical assessment is warranted.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, 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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