SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY ART ISRT ASSM TOOL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 74018911 |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/03/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during inspection or set up, the piece in the handle that allows the handle to squeeze has broken off and needs to be replaced.Nothing fell into patient.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.No delay to procedure, no harm to patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms one of the spring leaf is broken off the device.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device was manufactured in 2011.The device exhibits signs of significant wear/ usage.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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