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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY TIBIA BASE NP RT SZ 2; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
74022212 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fitting Problem (2183)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/09/2021
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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, the journey ii bcs xlpe art isrt size 1-2 right 12mm ((b)(4)) and could not be fully seated to journey tibia base np rt sz 2 ((b)(4)).There was a 15 minute delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: h4.H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.D4.
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