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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II UNI RESECT AP BLOCK RM/LL SZ 7; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
74016417 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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 during surgery, the posterior lug hole in the journey ii uni resection ap block rm/ll sz 7 left metal debris in the patient when drilling.Procedure continued with the same device, with a delay of less than 30 minutes.The patient was not harmed beyond the described event.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, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation, therefore the failure could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical team concluded, this case reports that the posterior lug hole of the cutting block left metal debris in the patient when drilling.It is unknown how the debris was removed, however per complaint details there was no patient injury and a minimal surgical delay of less than 30 minutes.Therefore, since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted 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.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.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.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 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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