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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII TIBIAL ALIGNMENT TUBE; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
71440448 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Connection Problem (2900)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2019
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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 surgery the surgeon states alignment tube will no longer lock on.S&n backup was used.No delay to procedure, no injury to patient.
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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 could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device was manufactured in 2019 and exhibits signs of minimal wear/usage.The device passed function testing with a mating part and the required gaging.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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