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It was reported that, during a tka surgery while the instruments was outside of the patient, the articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm was broken.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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The device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm confirmed the device is broken in half.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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