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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLY/MET/POLY
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| Model Number |
71442011 |
| 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 |
03/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference number: case (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after a tka; the pin of a lgn cone impactor handle was missing.This was noticed after surgery; therefore, the patient was no longer involved at that moment.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could confirmed the inner rod of the impactor handle is broke, per attach picture.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.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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