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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS INSERT SZ 1-2 15MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71420808 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/25/2023
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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 tka a gii ps insert sz 1-2 15mm did not fit properly in the tibial plate.The procedure was resumed, after a significant delay, with 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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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the shipping information was provided, and all efforts were made to locate the device, however the subject device was not made available to the designated complaint unit and thus a physical product evaluation could not be performed.However, based on the information provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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 evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka a gii ps insert sz 1-2 15mm did not fit properly in the tibial plate.The procedure was resumed, after a delay of more than 2 hours, with a s+n back-up insert.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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