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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY FEM IMPL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
74012831 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/09/2024
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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: case-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tka procedure, one (1) journey fem impl impactor broke upon 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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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the femoral impactor head and bumper are fractured off of the handle.The fractured off pieces were returned.The device has significant scratches, gouges, and burs and shows signs of wear from use.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.According with the drawing print, the handle's mounting plate is welded into the handle's body.Additionally, the bumper is fixed into the handle with a bolt.This component is screwed into the handle using adhesive.Therefore, it can be concluded that the detachment of the bumper was caused by the detachment of the bolt in which the adhesive compound failed, as it was unable to maintain the bond between the bolt threads and handle's body.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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