SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRN II BCS BOX PREP GD SZ6-8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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Catalog Number 74012576 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Insert (1316); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/19/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 tka surgery, it was noticed that one (1) jrn ii bcs box prep gd sz6-8 was damaged and will not allow box chisel to go through as designed.There seems to be some kind of screw internally loose that may be stripped and is poking out.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device was returned with one pin missing and showed signs of extensive wear and use.A functional evaluation performed on the device revealed that a missing threaded pin prevented the femoral box prep guide cap and femoral box prep guide base from mating as intended, causing misalignment in the device as a whole.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any 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 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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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