MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 74012416

Device Problem Device Fell (4014)

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

Event Date 11/27/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, during a tka, a screw from a journey dcf ap fem cut blk 6 fell off.Instruments inside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay with same device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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 and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode and potential harm 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 DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 6
• 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: 11055211
• MDR Text Key: 223064698
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07676
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010556684
• UDI-Public: 03596010556684
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74012416
• Device Catalogue Number: 74012416
• Device Lot Number: 06LM10889
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention