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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOUR TIB STEM FIN PUNCH SZ 5-6; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
74018815 |
| 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 |
08/14/2019
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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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During impaction, surface detached from punch.No harm to patient, no delay to procedure, s&n backup used.
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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.The strike plate fractured off the device at the weld joint and was returned.The device was manufactured in 2007 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.This fracture was likely due to fatigue loading of the weld joint caused by repeated impacts.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.
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