SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII TIBIAL BASE IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Model Number 71440192 |
Device Problem
Component Missing (2306)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/17/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery a (3) gii tibial base impactor had failed.One broke during surgery, another one was found to have the set screw missing and the other had a crack in the plastic impactor.Procedure was completed without any delay, using a smith and nephew backup device.No patient harm reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: ¿the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned gii tibial base impactor confirms the head of the device is cracked with scratches/ gouges in it.This device also has extensive wear usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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 and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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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