SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL LT; PRSTH,KN,PTLL/FMRTBL,SM-CNSTR,UNCMN,PRS,CTD,PLY/MTL
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Model Number 71441136 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/30/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery, when the cut block was tightened into the tibial guide, the set screw broke leaving the cut block affixed to the guide and not removable until after the case with a punch and a mallet.There was no delay to the case.Replacement required.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery, when the cut block was tightened into the tibial guide, the set screw broke leaving the cut block affixed to the guide and not removable until after the case with a punch and a mallet.There was no delay to the case.The broken part was outside of the patient incision, it didn't represent a potential harm to the patient.The surgery was not affected as the tibial guide could still be used during the case just fine.
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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 after reviewing the complaint and the results of investigation it was determined that this device breakage doesn't represent a potential impact to the patient, as the broken part it's outside of the patient, 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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