SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II UNI RESECT AP BLOCK RM/LL SZ 5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 74016415 |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/02/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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the device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was performed and confirmed the device has discoloration in the metal and moderate signs of wear/usage.The middle hole of the device appear to be chipped on the edges, which may cause it to not function as intended.The manufactured date for this device is 2019.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed .
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a tka procedure, while using a jrny ii uni resect ap block rm/ll sz 5 outside the patient, the middle hole would no long allow t-handle attachment and it needs to be returned and replaced.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith+nephew back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was performed and confirmed the device has discoloration in the metal and moderate signs of wear/usage.The middle hole of the device appear to be chipped on the edges, which may cause it to not function as intended.The manufactured date for this device is 2019.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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