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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 XS/-4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
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| Model Number |
75100868 |
| 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 |
09/28/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery, one trial femoral head 40 xs/-4 broke.No pieces fell into the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a smith and nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was broken into multiple pieces, rendering the device inoperative.It is undetermined if all the pieces were returned.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.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11.Corrected information in d3 and g1 (manufacturing site name and address).Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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