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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RDCE FRCPS W/ SRRTD JW; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71173378 |
| 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 |
08/18/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during product decontamination, a reduction forceps w/ serrated jaw was broken, it is unknown how occurred.As this was noticed upon cleaning and sterilization activities, there was not patient involvement.A visual inspection confirmed the tip of the device is fracture, rendering it inoperative.
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