SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 74012418 |
Device Problem
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/08/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that these items were all found to be defective during a routine efip inspection.Dials have become loose and do not adjust for cuts accurately.No case involved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the cutting block has a damaged knob.Burrs and gouges on the device indicate signs of excessive wear.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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