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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 74012414
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka surgery, the small piece that attaches to the slap hammer of one (1) journey dcf ap fem cut blk 4 broke off.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device returned with the block beneath the knob fractured with material not returned with the device.The entire device is worn from use.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed part number 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 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 evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any 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 potential factors that could contribute to 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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY DCF AP FEM CUT BLK 4
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-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
1450 brooks rd.
memphis, TN 38116
5123913905
MDR Report Key22551558
Report Number1020279-2025-01242
Device Sequence Number3810869
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010556660
UDI-Public03596010556660
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/02/2025
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 Number74012414
Device Lot Number17JM14550
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/08/2025
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/25/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/29/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/19/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/02/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured09/20/2017
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 Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexFemale
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