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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. AP CUTTING BLOCK - SZ 7; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
E0017191-1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
10/18/2024
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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, the pin on the back of the ap cutting block - sz 7 that secured the block to the bone snapped off.The surgeon pulled it out and all was accounted for, after cuts were made.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No further harm reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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