SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 3-4 9MM RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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Model Number 74035231 |
Device Problem
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/14/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a journey ii bcs articular insert trial size 3-4 9mm right was chipping due to wear and tear, surgeon noticed that a piece of plastic had flaked off and went into the wound.The piece was taken out, wound was irrigated.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals multiple scratches, burrs, gouges and chipped piece missing from the device.The chipped off pieces were not returned.The device exhibits significant signs of wear and use.The reported event could be confirmed.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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 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 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.As the device broke and it can no longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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.We consider this investigation closed.
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