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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II UNI RESECT AP BLOCK LM/RL SZ 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
74016408 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2021
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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 that the lug hole of the finishing guide has metal shavings inside from drill bit ((b)(4)) and is not functional.This failure was noticed during procedure and the procedure was completed with the same device.No surgical delay or injury to the patient was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned jrny ii uni resect ap block lm/rl sz 8 confirms metal shavings inside the lug hole of the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.The device was manufactured in 2019.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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 the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.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.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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