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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII TIB VIEWING TEMPL SZ4; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71440220 |
| 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 |
04/05/2021
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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 the gii tib viewing templ sz4 broke in half.No case involved; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured and the fractured piece was not returned, rendering the device inoperable.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.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 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.We consider this investigation closed.
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