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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 3-4 10MM LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74035242 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/05/2024
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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 reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tka surgery one (1) journey fem impact bumper rt and one (1) jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 3-4 10mm lt broke after impaction.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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The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device broke into two pieces.Both pieces were returned.The visual also reveals the device is heavily gouged, has scratches and a few pieces fractured off.The device shows signs of extreme wear and use.This inspection was conducted by naked eye.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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 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.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any 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 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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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