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74011711 |
| 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 |
03/30/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, while impacting during a tka surgery, the plastic ring indicating lock/unlock direction broke off of the jrny ii cr lock fem implant impactor.The procedure was completed, without any delay, using the same device.The patient was not harmed beyond the reported problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, while impacting during a tka surgery, the plastic ring indicating lock/unlock direction broke off of the jrny ii cr lock fem implant impactor.The procedure was completed, without any delay, using the same device.The patient was not harmed beyond the reported problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The plastic lock and unlocking ring of the device is broken, rendering the device inoperative.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that this event was previously identified and since this device is a reusable instrument that is impacted with significant force during use, component breakage is an anticipated failure mode.The implementation of an instrument phase-out process to launch a new instrument is taking place.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: health effect - impact code.
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