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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 3-4 LT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74027242 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Difficult to Insert (1316); Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, a jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 3-4 lt 10mm could be seated to the baseplate after several attempts.However, after inserting the insert, it was found that the front part of the insert was peeled off.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.The dhr review and complaint history review were required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, a jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 3-4 lt 10mm could be seated to the baseplate after several attempts.However, after inserting the insert, it was found that the front part of the insert was peeled off.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, based on the information provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.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.B5: describe event or problem, h6: medical device problem code.
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