SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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Catalog Number 71440005 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/07/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that black plastic broke.No delay.Backup available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned femoral implant indicated that the bumper fractured in two areas near the attachment screws.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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