| Model Number |
SZR-0926-030-010 |
| 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 |
04/18/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that fin-lock sizer.S broke in the middle.As this was noticed after the procedure, the patient was no longer involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference number: case-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has not been received at the aus site for evaluation and photographs were not provided, so the complaint could not be confirmed.The following investigative actions were performed.Refer to the respective tasks for further detail.Complaint history review: the complaint history review identified similar reported events for this device.No previous events or issues were identified for the same product lot.No adverse trend was identified.Future complaints for this failure mode will continue to be monitored and investigated as required.Risk management review (device): identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The failure mode was previously identified by the risk management file and the anticipated risk level is acceptable.Dhr/batch record review: identified no issues or manufacturing abnormalities which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Capa/nc/pra/hhe/field action review: identified no previous events or issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.Device labeling/ifu review: identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met labeling requirements upon release for distribution.Product prints/specifications/procedure review: identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met product specifications upon release for distribution.As the device has not been received for evaluation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The complaint alleges no injury to the patient nor a delay during surgery.It was determined that the device likely contributed to the reported event as the most probable cause of the failure was wear and damage due to normal use.The fin-lock sizer is a reusable instrument expected to be used across multiple surgeries.The sizer is held by the angled handle; when the sizer is in the appropriate position on the glenoid, a guide wire is inserted into the bone through a cannula in the angled handle and the peg of the sizer.This action may subject the peg of the fin-lock sizer to significant force.Therefore, the plastic peg of the sizer may fail after prolonged use or if subjected to excessive force.This probable cause is supported by similar previous complaints.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated as no non-conformances or product deficiencies were identified and the risk level is acceptable.If additional information is later received, the complaint may be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint, though future complaints will be monitored and investigated as required.This investigation can be closed.
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