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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN STYLUS 1MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71434333 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); 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 |
07/14/2021
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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, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated. a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured and the fractured piece was returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use. a review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for the same failure mode. a review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a screw fell out of one lgn stylus 1mm.Incident occurred with instruments outside of the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, using a smith and nephew back-up device.No health consequences were reported.The investigation found that the device was fractured.
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