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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 1-2 9MM RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
74035211 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/20/2021
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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, a jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 1-2 9mm rt and a jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 3-4 9mm rt were cracked, bent and damaged.No case involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6:the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 1-2 9mm rt confirmed the device is cracked and bent on the edges.This device also has excessive wear usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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 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.Additional information: d3.
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