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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI OFFSET REF IMP SD SHAFT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71364023 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/29/2021
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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 tha, a mi offset reflection imp sd shaft was noticed to be stripped.The procedure was finished without delay using a smith & nephew back up device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4: lot number updated.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).¿the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device is stripped and worn down, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed 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 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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