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 Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

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

Event Date 10/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, during inspection for a tka surgery, a journey dcf ap fem cut blk 6 was noticed to be loose.No injury or delay was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device locking mechanism is completely disassembled, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.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 incidents.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.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
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12697730
• MDR Text Key: 278367256
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07663
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010556684
• UDI-Public: 03596010556684
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74012416
• Device Catalogue Number: 74012416
• Device Lot Number: 18LM19774
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1