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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF DISTAL CUT BLK; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71441147 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Separation Failure (2547); 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 |
06/01/2021
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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 tka surgery and upon insertion of a trocar pin into a gii mis dcf distal cut blk, the pin got jammed and unremovable.A pin cutter was used by the surgeon to cut the jammed pin from the cutting block, this while the device was handled outside of the patient.A different hole of the block was used in order to continue with the procedure as no backup tray including this device was available.A delay of less than 30 minutes occurred due to this event.Neither patient injury nor other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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