MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY RESECTION CHECK; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 74012431

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/07/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during tka procedure the angel wing was getting stuck when checking journey resection check through the cut block (inside the patient).Used a saw blade instead and was able to complete procedure without delay or harm.Post procedure, i compared angel wing with another angel wing (same part number) and it was confirmed that the angel wing in question had been warped.The procedure was finished with a change in surgical technique without surgical delays.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.According to clinical/medical investigation, the ¿angel wing was getting stuck when checking¿ the resection through the cut block during the tka procedure (inside the patient); therefore, the surgeon ¿used a saw blade instead¿ and was able to complete procedure ¿without delay or harm¿.Reportedly, the angel wing ¿had been warped¿.Based on the information provided, further patient impact would not be anticipated, as the procedure was reportedly completed with an alternate device, without patient injury/harm or surgical delay.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of 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.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.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.

• Brand Name: JOURNEY RESECTION CHECK
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11094903
• MDR Text Key: 224291665
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010556738
• UDI-Public: 03596010556738
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74012431
• Device Catalogue Number: 74012431
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1