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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 5-6 9MM LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 5-6 9MM LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 74035261
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during tka surgery, a jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 5-6 9mm lt (b)(4) and a journey ii tibia insert impactor (b)(4) broke after the physician hit them with a mallet because he was trying to insert the trial poly into the journey ii tibia implant while the cement hardened.The incident added about a minute onto the surgery, until the physician removed the broken piece.The procedure was completed using the same trial broken poly.No injury was reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has fractured, rendering the device inoperative.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.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that during tka surgery, a jrny ii bcs art isrt trl sz 5-6 9mm lt and a journey ii tibia insert impactor, broke after the physician hit them with a mallet because he was trying to insert the trial poly into the journey ii tibia implant as the cement hardened.The incident added about a minute onto the surgery, until the physician removed the broken piece.The procedure was completed using the same trial broken poly.No injury was reported.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The patient's current condition is unknown, and the patient impact could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.
 
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Brand Name
JRNY II BCS ART ISRT TRL SZ 5-6 9MM LT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/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 Key15339412
Report Number1020279-2022-03913
Device Sequence Number12371903
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556157039
UDI-Public00885556157039
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K111711
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/04/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number74035261
Device Catalogue Number74035261
Device Lot Number13KAP9539
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/25/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/11/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/03/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/01/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/04/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/11/2013
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
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