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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF TRIAL SHELL HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
71362297 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2019
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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 the device broke during surgery.The procedure was completed without delays using a back-up device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The threaded end of the device is heavily damaged, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2011 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/ usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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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