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71367900 |
| 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 |
11/03/2021
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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 (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the inside snap ring of a tandem uni conv trl 0mm was broken and would not stay on the trial neck.Incident occurred outside the patient.Surgery was resumed, with a delay of less than or equal to 30 minutes, with the same device.Patient was injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The snap ring on the inside of the device is broken rendering the device inoperative.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.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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