| Catalog Number |
74016252 |
| 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 |
10/17/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during the impaction of the femur in tka surgery, the head of a modular journey femoral impactor fell to the floor.The head broke off the locking post that was in the modular handle.No pieces were seen or left in the patient.The joint was irrigated to ensure no plastic was left.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the modular impactor shaft broke off the device.This piece was returned.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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.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.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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