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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY FEM TRIAL IMP SZ 3-10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY FEM TRIAL IMP SZ 3-10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 74012513
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a journey femoral trial impactor size 3-10 is broken.As this was noticed upon cleaning and sterilization activities, there was not patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The journey fem trial imp sz 3-10 has fractured at the base of the head rendering the device inoperable.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY FEM TRIAL IMP SZ 3-10
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 Key12615949
Report Number1020279-2021-07537
Device Sequence Number1414509
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010556776
UDI-Public3596010556776
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/28/2021
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 Catalogue Number74012513
Device Lot Number06CM07035
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer10/07/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/29/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/27/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/12/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/28/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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