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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 3-4 11MM LT; PRSTHSS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMI-CONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
74035243 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/28/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on a journey ii bcs art insert trial size 3-4 11mm left, the plastic was shredding and breaking off.This occurred after tka procedure.Procedure finished with the same device.No harm or injury reported on patient.There was no surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the product analysis and the reported event could not be confirmed at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.A relationship between the device and the reported incident was not corroborated.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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