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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
74012418 |
| 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 |
11/02/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the metal piece that goes around the dial of a journey dcf ap fem cut blk 8 is broken off, any piece fell inside the wound and was and removed by hand.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection of the returned device reveals the metal piece under the knob broke off.The broken pieces was returned with the device.The visual also reveals burrs and gouges in the cutting slots.The device exhibits significant signs of wear and usage.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.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 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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