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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 8.0MM FIXED {} ENDCUTTING RMR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Model Number |
71118224 |
| 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 |
04/16/2023
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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 humerus internal fixation procedure, the specialist was rhyming the medullary canal, and at the time of returning, the 8.0mm fixed {} endcutting rmr broke inside of the canal.This was solved by removing the olive guide where the broken reamer came out.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, using a s+n back-up device.No further complications were reported as a 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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The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the shaft of the device fractured.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.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 specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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 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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