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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT TRL RT SZ 3-4 9M; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
74033631 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/24/2021
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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, a journey ii cr insert trial right size 3-4 9m is very worn and cracked.Incident occurred during a tka with instruments outside the patient.It is unknown how was the procedure finished.No delay was reported.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was conducted and confirmed that the journey ii cr insert trial right size 3-4 9m appears to be worn and cracked rendering it to be inoperable.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 did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.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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