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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII OXINIUM FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71440890 |
| 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 |
10/03/2021
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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 tka procedure, the gii oxinium femoral impactor broke.Incident occurred external the patient and no pieces fell inside the incision.Procedure was completed with a backup device, no delay reported.Patient was not harmed beyond the problem reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and the failure mode was confirmed.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 did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no 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 the device or 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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