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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN RK/HK HEMI SZ 7-8 LM/RL 10MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71423439 |
| 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 |
02/16/2021
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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 a tka procedure, one of the screws of the wedge failed to grip in the wedge.Instruments were outside the patient.There was no delay and procedure was completed with a backup device.No further complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received by the manufacturer has identified that this event should be re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The new information states that the event, reported based on previous serious events associated to the device no longer meet the requirements to be classified as a serious injury/event, therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.
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