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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY TIBIAL IMPL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
74018901 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Fragmentation (1261); Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/30/2024
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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 complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, it was noticed that a journey tibial impl impactor was scratched and chipped.The surgery was completed, without any delay, with the same reported device.No injuries were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photograph was reviewed and revealed that the bumper has small pieces fractured off, the device also has scratches and burrs.The device shows signs of wear and use.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 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 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.Corrected data: h6 (medical device problem code).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, h6 (investigation conclusions), h10.H3, h6: the device was received for evaluation at the manufacturing site, but a physical product evaluation was not possible.However, the photograph was reviewed and revealed that the bumper has small pieces fractured off, the device also has scratches and burrs.The device shows signs of wear and use.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 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 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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