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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II TKA FEM SIZING GDE RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/MET/POL
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| Model Number |
74012456 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Connection Problem (2900); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/03/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the knob on a journey ii tka femoral sizing guide right is very loose, therefore the device needs replacement.Event happened during set up or inspection.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was performed and confirmed the knob appear to be unsecured on the device.The manufactured date for this device is 2018.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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