MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY UNI TIBIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71441353

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 08/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, a nail prox drop had a connecting issue and the other reported devices were cracked or broken.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints 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.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.

• Brand Name: JRNY UNI TIBIAL IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12489295
• MDR Text Key: 271943615
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06970
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010588050
• UDI-Public: 03596010588050
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K113038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/17/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71441353
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441353
• Device Lot Number: 18AM17935
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1