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71440895 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/02/2022
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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 reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the plastic part of a gii univ ps femoral impactor cracked prior to implantation.No surgical delay was reported to occur, and the procedure was concluded with the same device.No patient harm was reported to occur due to this incident.No pieces of the impactor entered the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the plastic part of a femoral implant impactor cracked prior to implantation.No surgical delay was reported to occur, and the procedure was concluded with the same device.No patient harm was reported to occur due to this incident.No pieces of the impactor entered the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The plastic piece on the device is broke off rendering the device inoperative.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.An historical review concluded that this event was previously addressed by a supplier quality process, through the following actions; a stress relief process was establish to ensure compliance.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.Case-2022-00091259-1.
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