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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBIAL PUNCH SZ 5-6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBIAL PUNCH SZ 5-6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71441348
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/25/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after total knee arthroplasty was performed, a journey uni tibial punch size 5-6 was observed to be broken.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device is broken and the piece was not returned, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.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 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 prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY UNI TIBIAL PUNCH SZ 5-6
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key12494408
Report Number1020279-2021-06987
Device Sequence Number4986307
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier03596010588302
UDI-Public03596010588302
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K113038
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source consumer,foreign
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/20/2021
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 Number71441348
Device Catalogue Number71441348
Device Lot Number13HM08990
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/23/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/27/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/19/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/20/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/20/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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