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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 10MM FIXED ENDCUTTING RMR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71118228 |
| 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 |
09/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, a 10mm fixed endcutting rmr is broken, the edge of a small outer case - 2.4 is broken and the lid for outer cases has the handle broken.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: h2: h3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned endcutting reamer confirms the device fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.This device exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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