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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CPCS TRL NK SZ 3H-4H-5H; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71362705 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/25/2021
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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 a total hip replacement surgery, the magnet of a cpcs trl nk sz 3h-4h-5h was unable to attach to a broach.No significant surgical delay was reported as a smith and nephew back up device was available.Neither patient injury nor other complications were reported regarding this case.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The magnet is missing from the device, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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