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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PLASTIC REAMTHRU FEM TRL SZ 4 LT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
71436384 |
| 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 |
04/05/2019
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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 a tkr the device broke while it was being impacted.No backup device available.No injuries, a delay from 0-30 minutes was reported.
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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 condyles fractured off the device and all pieces were returned.The device was manufactured in 2017 and exhibits signs of moderate wear/usage.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.
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