SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II ISRT XLPE DD LT SZ 5-6 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
|
Back to Search Results |
|
Catalog Number 74025761 |
Device Problem
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
|
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
Event Date 10/18/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that, during a tka, when opening the box of one (1) jrny ii isrt xlpe dd lt sz 5-6 9mm it was noticed that the double sterile packages were opened in the same place.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed as a consequence of this problem.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
H10: internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the outer and inner packaging is open on the side.An engineer evaluation reveals based on the assessment of the device¿s sterile barrier system, the defect occurred in distribution and would not be related to a manufacturing issue.Additionally, the location where the pouches were ruptured is not the location where they are heat sealed in production.Visual inspections performed during production are set-up to detect any issues not only with the device but also with the sterile barrier system.: a review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar a event for the listed batch, 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.According to the packaging sequence, the component should be packed in an inner pouch and sealed, then it should be placed into outer pouch and sealed for sterilization, lastly it is inserted into carton, sealed and shrink wrap.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include damage during shipping.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|