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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71364009 |
| 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 |
05/16/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka, a femoral head impactor broke when impacting the femoral head implant.All of the pieces that fell into the patient were retrieved via suction, however no x-ray is available.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient harm was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the impactor head tip broke into two pieces.Only one piece was returned.The actual femoral head impactor was not returned as well.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 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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