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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII DISHED INS SZ 5-6 11MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71420780 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fitting Problem (2183)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/04/2021
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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 an unknown surgery, failed to snap gii dished ins sz 5-6 11mm into gen ii tibia.Instruments inside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using a smith-nephew back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The pictures provided were reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints 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.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used, size of device 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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