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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN SCW LWDG TRL S6 5D X 10P; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71431752 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/29/2021
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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, a screw from a lgn scw lwdg trl s6 5d x 10p fell out.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned lgn scw lwdg trl s6 5d x 10p confirmed a screw is missing from the middle of the device.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 on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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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