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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 3-4 9MM LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/META
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| Model Number |
74035241 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2020
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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 upon inspection the device was found with gouges in plastic/cracks/cuts.No case involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 3-4 9mm lt shows nicks and scratches.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch/failure mode.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.
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