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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIB TR INS SZ 1-2/8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIB TR INS SZ 1-2/8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71436128
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned for evaluation. a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The journey uni tib tr ins sz 1-2/8mm is chipped rendering device inoperative.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.A supplemental mdr will be sent with the complete results of investigation.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a journey uni tib tr ins size 1-2/8mm was worn and no longer slides into the tibial tray due to warped edges.It is unknown whether the event happened during surgery and if there was a patient involvement.Upon investigation, it was found that the trial is chipped.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the device is missing.The missing piece was not returned.The device has multiple scratches, burrs and deep gouges in the plastic.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.As the device broke and it cannot longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY UNI TIB TR INS SZ 1-2/8MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-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 Key13568106
Report Number1020279-2022-00790
Device Sequence Number5950661
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier03596010588067
UDI-Public03596010588067
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K113038
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/10/2022
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 Number71436128
Device Catalogue Number71436128
Device Lot Number08JM17006
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/16/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/17/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/10/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/21/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/10/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured09/24/2008
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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