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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY LOCK FEM IMPL IMPACT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY LOCK FEM IMPL IMPACT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 74012811
Medical Device Problem Codes Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The cam arm cover on the device elimination is peeling, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2010 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we do not have 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 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.Should 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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during efip inspection, was noticed that the plastic of the journey lock fem impl impact was coming off.No case involved.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY LOCK FEM IMPL IMPACT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11318135
Report Number1020279-2021-01145
Device Sequence Number19864770
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010556882
UDI-Public03596010556882
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,user f
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 02/11/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number74012811
Device Catalogue Number74012811
Device Lot Number10JM07846
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/27/2021
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/22/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/11/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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