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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG 36ID DISP TRL LNR 52OD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71369797 |
| 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 |
03/21/2022
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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, during set-up/inspection of a total hip replacement case, the locking tab on an r3 0 deg 36id disposable trial liner 52mm broke.Surgery was performed with a smith & nephew back-up device instead.It is unknown if there was a delay.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.
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