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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71440895 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Naturally Worn (2988)
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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 the plastic part of two genesis ii univ ps femoral impactors broke away due to general wear.No patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4, h6: the device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the green cam arm is broken off.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and tear.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6:the device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the green cam arm is broken off.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and tear.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.
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