MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY ART ISRT ASSM TOOL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 74018911

Device Problem Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)

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

Event Date 04/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a tka, the jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 1-2 rt 9mm ((b)(4)) could not be inserted with the journey art isrt assm tool ((b)(4)).Instrument inside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using both s+n back-up devices.Patient was not harmed.

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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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, 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 ART ISRT ASSM TOOL
• 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: 11821468
• MDR Text Key: 250505853
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04262
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010557292
• UDI-Public: 03596010557292
• 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: 07/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74018911
• Device Catalogue Number: 74018911
• Device Lot Number: 11LM15268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1