SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD; PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRA, UNCEMENT, METAL/POLY, NON-POROUS, CALICUM-PHOSPHATE
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Model Number 71365705 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/07/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during the implantation of the stem in a total hip replacement, an anthology inserter posterior hard broke outside the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a smith & nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned anthology inserter poster hard confirmed the top of the device is broken off.The device also shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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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