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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION VALGUS GUIDE ASSEMBLY; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
71434401 |
| 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 |
03/25/2019
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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 during procedure the inner balls of the assembly are broken.No delay or injury reported.A back up device was available.
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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.One of the push-fit ball nose spring plungers is missing from the device, rendering it inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2006 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.A dimensional inspection found the mating hole to be with specification.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.Credit will be issued for the device.
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