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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 1.8MM CANNULATED DRILL BIT W/QC; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71101525 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Expiration Date Error (2528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/03/2021
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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 acl surgery while the instrument was inside of the patient, the 1.8mm cannulated drill bit w/qc was expired and had been used.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using the same device.Patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Possible probable cause could include but not limited to procedural variance or user error.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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