SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS ADPT GUIDE LGNP KIT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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Model Number V0100109 |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/16/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, it was found that the cutting guides from a vis adpt guide lgnp kit were not properly manufactured.After cuts were made, the leg alignment was off.The issue was fixed via standard instrumentation, and no surgical delay was reported.Patient was not injured beyond the reported problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, the surgeon complained the blocks were not properly manufactured and after cuts, the leg alignment was off.Reportedly, ¿the issue was fixed via standard instrumentation and no harm was done to the patient¿.It was communicated that the requested documentation was not available, and the hospital discarded block after use.The clinical root cause of the reported events cannot be definitively concluded.No further patient impact would be anticipated as reportedly ¿the issue was fixed via standard instrumentation¿ without patient harm or surgical delay.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 the risk management file and instructions for use revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.An engineering evaluation was performed and could not confirm a root cause for the stated failure mode.All checks were found to be within visionaire standards.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used, size of device or user/procedural variance.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.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.Corrected data: h6 (health effect - impact code).
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