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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRN II BCS LCK FEM IMPLANT IMPACT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74012812 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/16/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the jrn ii bcs lck fem implant impact broke upon impaction.It is unknown if any piece fell inside the patient.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using a similar s+n back-up product.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Additional information: h6: health effect - impact code, medical device problem code, component code, type of investigation, investigation findings and investigation conclusions h11:the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed the device returned with the anterior cam arm cover fractured and not returned and the posterior cam arm cover degraded; the bumpers damaged in several places, the surfaces were chipped, scuffed and discolored.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 based on the historical data revealed a similar event for the listed batch, 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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