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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR LOCK FEM IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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| Model Number |
74011711 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/05/2023
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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 surgery, the run (piece of the impactor next to the knob used for the impactor to disengage from the femoral component) of the jrny ii cr lock fem implant impactor device broke off.It is unknown if pieces fell into the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the ring of the device broke off.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.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 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 component breakage, including the ring, is an anticipated failure mode of the device as is the case for any impaction instrument.Additionally, actions to improve the instrument were taken.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.With the results of this investigation the root cause of this event could not be determined.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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 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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