MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY PAT CEM CLAMP; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number 74019801

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Date 03/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, for a journey pat cem clamp it was noted during processing that the red o-ring was missing from the device.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: JOURNEY PAT CEM CLAMP
• Type of Device: PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11646910
• MDR Text Key: 244855381
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02869
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010557339
• UDI-Public: 03596010557339
• 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,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74019801
• Device Catalogue Number: 74019801
• Device Lot Number: 14EM00641
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1