SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II TKA FEM TRL IMPACTOR SZ1-10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
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Model Number 74012514 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/13/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, the handle of a jrny ii tka fem trl impactor sz1-10 broke off.It is unknown whether this problem was noticed in a surgical environment or not; therefore, patient involvement has not been confirmed.
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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 confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was fractured along the end of impactor shaft towards the impactor head, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed 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 do not have 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 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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.
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