SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR LOCK FEM IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
|
Back to Search Results |
|
Model Number 74011711 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Connection Problem (2900)
|
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
Event Date 03/23/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that, during a tka procedure, it was different to thread up and down with the journey ii cr lock fem implant impactor; physician had a hard time getting the implant off while inside the patient.There was a slight delay of less or equal to 30 minutes.Procedure was completed with a backup device.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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 product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|