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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY PAT CEM CLAMP; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
74019801 |
| 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 |
04/28/2021
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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 set up for a tka, the journey pat cem clamp broke.It is unknown if this was internal or external to patient.There was a no significant delay because of the event and it is unknown how the procedure was finished.No patient harm was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned journey pat cem clamp confirms the device is broken.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for 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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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 is 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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