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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II TKA FEM SIZING GDE RT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
74012456 |
| 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 |
03/25/2021
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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, during a tka surgery the jrny ii tka fem sizing gde rt was not functioning properly, it was found to be broken while using in patient.When dialing the rotation it did not set to 0 degrees.The device was noticed to be broken but is all in one piece.The procedure was completed with a less than 30 mins delay using a smith and nephew back-up device.No other complications were reported.
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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 the complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.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, if any, between the device and the reported incident could not be 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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