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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GENII 7.5MM RESUR PAT TRL 32MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71928374 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/02/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the returned genii 7.5mm resur pat trial has breakage/scratches in the plastic with excessive wear usage.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.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that items from set are broken.This include a gii ps high flex impctr hd 1-2, gii ps high flex impctr hd 3-8, universal pin puller, gii femoral impactor and a genii 7.5mm resur pat trl 32mm.No case related, therefore no patient involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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