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It was reported that, during a real intelligence cori assisted ukr surgery, when cutting the femur and went to the tibia an finalize the femur in the posterior condyle, the burr resected more bone that was supposed to cut.Stopped resection and made an exert with cement to compensate the extra resection.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No further issues reported.
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent 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 confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or 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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H3, h6: real intelligence robotic drill, part number rob10013, serial number (b)(6) used for treatment was not returned for evaluation.An image was provided.The reported problem was confirmed with a visual inspection.The burr resected more bone that was supposed to cut.A complaint history review was performed by part number and only one similar complaint was identified.A review by lot/serial number was performed and no similar complaints were identified.A review of manufacturing records indicates the device met all specifications upon release into distribution.As with any surgical procedure, there is risk involved.Potential complications accompanying surgery may occur, including: allergic reaction (anaphylactic and minor), infection, mild to serious physical injury, localized static shock, delay in the operation, surgical site nerve injury, vascular injuries of the lower extremity, soft tissue damage, major bone gouging at the surgical site, bone fracture, immature implant failure, unstable knee joint, limited or restricted knee range of motion, major blunt impact injury, unintended laceration/puncture wound, and osteonecrosis.Real intelligence cori for knee arthroplasty user manual.(1000245340, rev b) the failure mode and associated risk have been anticipated within the risk file, and the documented risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that no prior escalation actions are applicable to the scope of the reported complaint.We have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Although the reported problem was confirmed through a visual inspection, a definitive cause could not be determined.Factors contributing to the reported problem may have been associated with user technique/variance.Based on the investigation, no containment or corrective action is recommended or required at this time.Should any additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.The failure mode will continue to be closely monitored through complaint investigation and trended through post market surveillance activities.
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