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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT TRL LT SZ 3-4 9M; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
74033641 |
| 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 |
03/30/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka, a jrny ii cr isrt trl lt sz 3-4 9m broke in half during impaction.The procedure was completed without delay using a s+n back-up device.No patient injuries or other complications were 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 trail confirms the device fractured into two pieces.Only one piece was returned.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms per email correspondence, there was no patient injury sustained as a result of this device related incident, and all broken pieces were recovered.The procedure was completed without delay.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted based on the information provided.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 any manufacturing abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.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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