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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PATELLAR REAMER SHAFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71440324 |
| 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 |
05/04/2021
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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, a gii patellar reamer shaft broke.Device outside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned gii patellar reamer shaft confirms the device is broken with excessive wear usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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 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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