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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 |
71366518 |
| 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 |
03/25/2021
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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 inspection the internal capture piece of the femoral head trial 12/14 40 +4 snapped off.No case involved therefore no patient impact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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G3, h2,h3 and h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed a piece of the internal trail snapped off.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and 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 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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