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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MIS 3.2MM X 45MM RIMMED PIN STERILE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
74016465 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Perforation (2001)
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| Date of Event |
12/18/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, one (1) mis 3.2mm x 45mm rimmed pin sterile broke off in the patient when drilling it into the 5-1 cut block.The surgeon had to create a defect to get the pin out and had to fill the defect with bone graft.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
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