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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 -4; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71366516 |
| 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 |
01/27/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has one of four locking pieces broken off, rendering it inoperable.The device manufactured date is unknown and shows signs of extensive use.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Should 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.& nbsp; we consider this investigation closed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, there was a efip inspection failure on the femoral head trial 12/14 40 -4.It in unknown how the device failed.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.The investigation found that the device is broken, which makes it a reportable event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has one of four locking pieces broken off, rendering it inoperable.The device manufactured date is unknown and shows signs of extensive use.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and the crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.Should 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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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