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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71360089 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2022
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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 a thr surgery, the surgeon was taking out a broach with the dbl offset broach hdle lt and the back of the handle came off.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device without delay.The patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.The device shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device functioned as intended.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.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.We consider this investigation closed.
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