MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY UNI TIBIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71441353
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during total knee arthroplasty, when using the journey uni tibial impactor to implant the tibial baseplate, the grey plastic end broke upon impaction.The surgery ended with a change in surgical technique.No injury or delay reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during total knee arthroplasty, when using the journey uni tibial impactor to implant the tibial baseplate, the grey plastic end broke into two halfs upon impaction because of wear and tear and did not fragment into multiple pieces.No piece of the plastic was retained in the wound.The surgery ended with a change in surgical technique where the surgeon placed a trial insert on top of the baseplate to finish implanting.No injury or delay reported.Patient information is not available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned journey uni tibial impactor confirms the gray bumper broke off.The pieces were returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant use and wear.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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 can no longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.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.

• Brand Name: JRNY UNI TIBIAL IMPACTOR
• 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 Key: 15214215
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03660
• Device Sequence Number: 4800226
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010588050
• UDI-Public: 03596010588050
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113038
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2022

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 Number: 71441353
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441353
• Device Lot Number: 14HM02243
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2022; 09/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2022; 09/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2014
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown