MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 5-6 10MM RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number 74035252

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 01/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported after the procedure during the sterilization process that the black dots will not come off when the device cleaned.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to have black markings on it, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.

• Brand Name: JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 5-6 10MM RT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11356699
• MDR Text Key: 232784935
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01437
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556157688
• UDI-Public: 00885556157688
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111711
• 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: 05/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/21/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74035252
• Device Catalogue Number: 74035252
• Device Lot Number: 16LAP9759
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/29/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1