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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 9; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 9; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 74012419
Medical Device Problem Code Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/07/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during total knee arthroplasty, the speed pin on a journey femoral cutting block size 9 got stuck in the pin hole, causing burn marks and debris.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference.(b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no 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 likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 9
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL
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 Key15090397
Report Number1020279-2022-03459
Device Sequence Number14467044
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010556714
UDI-Public03596010556714
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
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) 08/29/2022
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 Number74012419
Device Catalogue Number74012419
Device Lot Number19GM09966
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/08/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/26/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/23/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/29/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/16/2019
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 Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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