JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER RT
Report
- Report Number
- 1020279-2020-02326
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 11, 2020
- Date of Event
- May 14, 2020
- Report Date
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer
- SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
- Product Code
- JWH
- PMA / PMN Number
- K121443
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AZ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
THE DEVICE, USED IN TREATMENT, WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE STATED FAILURE MODE WAS CONFIRMED THROUGH A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER RT. THE BUMPER FRACTURED INTO TWO PIECES. ONLY ONE PIECE WAS RETURNED. THE DEVICE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2018. THE DEVICE EXHIBITS SIGNS OF SIGNIFICANT USE AND WEAR. A REVIEW OF COMPLAINT HISTORY ON THE LISTED PART REVEALED NO PRIOR COMPLAINTS FOR THE LISTED BATCH WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE. A REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING RECORDS DID NOT REVEAL ANY MANUFACTURING OR MATERIAL ABNORMALITIES THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED INCIDENT. THE DEVICE IS A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT THAT CAN BE EXPOSED TO NUMEROUS SURGERIES AND CLEANING CYCLES. AS PLASTICS ARE VULNERABLE AND CRACK MAY HAVE INITIATED DURING USE AND POSSIBLE CAUSES COULD BE DUE TO THE HEATING AND COOLING ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOCLAVING OR PROLONGED USE. WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS BE ROUTINELY INSPECTED FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. AT THIS TIME, WE HAVE NO REASON TO SUSPECT THAT THE PRODUCT FAILED TO MEET ANY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THIS JOURNEY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER RIGHT BROKE UPON IMPACTING. THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENT READILY AVAILABLE AND THERE WAS NO DELAY NOR HARM TO THE PATIENT. ALL PARTS WERE RETRIEVED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 609667 | JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER RT | PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY | JWH | SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |