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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74011856 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/26/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tka surgery, one (1) jrny ii cr lkg fem imp bumper lt broke while hammering implants into place.Breakage occurred on distal femur of patient, no pieces fell inside wound.The pieces (2) fell onto drapes towards patients ankle, all pieces were removed by hand and account for.Implant was successfully implanted before noticing that impactor was broken.The procedure was completed, without any delay, using the same s+n device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference number: case - (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference:(b)(4).Additional information: h3 (was the device evaluated by the manufacturer? and evaluation summary attached); h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, and investigation conclusions); h11.Correction: h8 (usage of device).H11: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device finds the device returned with the center of the device fractured into two roughly equal pieces, the edges scraped and gouged and the surfaces damaged.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 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 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.
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