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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANNULATED IMPACTOR- MED; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
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| Model Number |
71675081 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/14/2020
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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, devide broke due to normal wear and tear.Malfunctioned within the patient, all pieces were removed.No delay and no injury reported.Backup device available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The threaded end of the device fractured off and was not returned.The device was manufactured in 2012 and shows signs of extensive wear/ usage.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation, the reported event could not be confirmed.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed prior complaints for the listed batch/failure mode.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Without the actual product involved, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.
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