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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RF INTERFIT DEPTH GAUGE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
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| Catalog Number |
71362012 |
| 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 |
05/17/2019
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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 tha procedure, depth gauge broke in half due to normal wear and tear.Device broke over the patient incision, all pieces recovered.No delay.Backup device available.No injury or impact to patient reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint device was not returned.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.
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