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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN SCW LWDG TRL S4 5D X 10P; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
71431732 |
| 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 |
10/28/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tka revision surgery, two (2) lgn scw lwdg trl s4 5d x 10p broke when placing on trial femur.The procedure was resumed after no delay with the same device.No further consequences reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated devices were returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the captivated screw top and captivated screw bottom are fractured off from both devices.Two captivated screw tops and one captivated screw bottom were returned.The device shows signs of wear from use.This inspection was conducted by the naked eye.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.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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