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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC P/S HOUS COLLET S 3-8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71433357 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2021
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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 tka, the bolt of the gii spc p/s hous collet s 3-8 ((b)(4)) got cross threaded in the gii spc reamthru cr tr sz 7 rt ((b)(4)) and came apart.The surgeon could not get the collett off of the trial.No surgical delay was reported and the procedure was finished with smith and nephew back-up devices.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the p/s hous collet s 3-8 has a broken thumbscrew which was returned with the device.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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.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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