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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEX SCREWDRIVER; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
115035 |
| 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 |
10/28/2019
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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 the hex driver broke while the surgeon was trying to tighten down tibial cutting block.No delay reported.No patient injuries reported.An s&n backup was available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received by the manufacturer has identified that this event should be re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The new information states that the device broke outside the patient and no pieces fell inside the wound, therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.
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