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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71362290 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the shaft of a reflection flexible screwdriver snapped while inserting center manhole cover.No issues resulted from breakage.The context in which this observation was made is unspecified.Therefore, patient involvement is yet to be confirmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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.A review of the risk management file 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This is a single use device, damage from misuse, excessive cleaning or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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