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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT XLPE LT SZ 5-6 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
74025661 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Packaging Problem (3007)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2021
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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 during inspection prior to a total knee arthroplasty procedure, two journey ii cr isrt xlpe left size 5-6 9mm had holes in the packaging making the polys unusable.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.No delay or injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device broke through the inner and outer pouches inside the box.The device was manufactured in 2015.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include rough handling or transit damage.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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