SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT RT 7-8 10M; PRSTHSS, KN, PTLLFMRTBL, SM-CNSTRND, CMNTD, PLYMR/MTL/PLYMR
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Catalog Number 74029272 |
Device Problem
Pitted (1460)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Date 05/05/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed.The original operative plan was orif of tibia, but upon entering the capsule surgeon found signs of implant loosening due to septic/aseptic loosening.The surgeon noted oxinium on femur was fine, but surface of poly shows extreme pitting.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirm the stated failure mode.The articular surfaces of the device are heavily pitted from wear.The device was manufactured in 2013.The medical investigation concluded that no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation, and the patient's current condition is unknown.Therefore based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The potential probable cause for this event is likely a traumatic injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirm the stated failure mode.The articular surfaces of the device are heavily pitted from wear.The device was manufactured in 2013.The medical investigation concluded that no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation, and the patient's current condition is unknown.Therefore based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The potential probable cause for this event is likely a traumatic injury.
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