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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 RT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAIN, CEMENT, POLY/MET/POLY
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| Model Number |
74027252 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2022
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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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Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka had been performed on (b)(6) 2012, the post of one (1) jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 5-6 rt 10mm broke off.A revision surgery was necessary on
(b)(6) 2022 to address this adverse event.The patient's current health status has not been confirmed.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6:health effect - impact code.Section h3, h6:the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.Based on the information provided, a revision was performed to address this adverse event.Since the current health status of the patient is unknown, the impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be determined.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed in warnings and precautions that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.The patient should be warned that the device does not replace normal healthy bone.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 there are no prior actions related to this product and event.Drawing print document specifies the part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of material used.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, size selected, surgical technique or postoperative care.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.
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