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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG SL-PLUS/SBG/IPA MIA OFFSET ADAPTER 10MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
75007309 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/19/2021
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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 when attaching the first broach to the broach handle, the broach fell off the of the handle.Then, it was noticed that the locking mechanism was broken.The offset broach handle was used instead with no adverse consequences.This was noticed during set up/inspection.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that when attaching the first broach to the broach handle, the broach fell off the of the handle.Then, it was noticed that the locking mechanism of the sl-plus/sbg/ipa mia offset adapter 10mm [article no.: 75007309, lot: e59830] was broken.The offset broach handle was used instead with no adverse consequences.This was noticed during set up/inspection.The claimed article, which intent use is in treatment, was returned for investigation.The reported failure can be confirmed.The device is fractured at the locking mechanism.The hook was broken off.The review of the order documentation did not reveal any deviation which could relate to the reported failure.A complaint history review was performed: for the batch in scope no other complaint was recorded.For the specific article number overall 8 complaints are recorded which state a fracture of the device.Due to the performed complaint review it will not assumed that a manufacturing error happened.The ifu (lit.No.12.23 ed 05/16) requires "before use, the functionality of surgical instruments should be checked." all reusable instruments shall therefore be routinely inspected for functionality, wear and damage and replaced as necessary.To date, no further actions will be taken.The root cause will be state to "cause traced to component failure".The device will be discarded.Smith & nephew will monitor this device for similar issues.
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