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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL 20 DEG 36MM 58-60 G; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71363658 |
| 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 |
02/02/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during thr, the trial 20 deg 36mm 58-60 g broke during insertion, and it was recovered with forceps.A smith and nephew back up device was available.No injury to patient or delay reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the device fractured into three pieces.All pieces were returned for evaluation.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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 no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.As the device broke and it cannot longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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