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7207301 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2019
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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 after surgery the staff noticed that the rci screw used in the patient was past its sterilization expiry date by 24 days.Patient outcome is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after an acl surgery the staff noticed that the rci screw used in the patient was past its sterilization expiry date by 24 days.Patient outcome is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One sterile rci 9x25mm screw product used for treatment, was not returned for evaluation.There was a relationship between the reported event and the device.Per allegation: ¿it was reported that after an acl surgery the staff noticed that the rci screw used in the patient was past its sterilization expiry date by 24 days.Patient outcome is unknown.¿ smith and nephew does not support or share responsibility with incorrect use or care of device.This includes off label use; use of product past expiration date listed on the package.It is up to the purchase agent to maintain stock which includes use of oldest product first.Product met specifications upon release to distribution.Complaint history review found no other reports for this manufacturing lot.
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