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JOURNEY 74011856Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JOURNEY II CR LOCKING FEMORAL IMPACTOR BUMPER LEFT · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Smith & Nephew Journey II femoral impactor bumper has 438 adverse event reports, with 70 injuries and no deaths. The reports mostly describe the bumper cracking or breaking during knee replacement surgery, sometimes when it was struck with a mallet. There were 15 reports in the last 12 months, compared with 35 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
438
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
70
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 438 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556422878), received between Dec 10, 2018 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 70 injuries, 368 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (241 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 7 reportsDec 2023: 4 reportsJan 2024: 2 reportsFeb 2024: 3 reportsMar 2024: 6 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 7 reportsAug 2024: 3 reportsSep 2024: 2 reportsOct 2024: 2 reportsNov 2024: 3 reportsDec 2024: 5 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 4 reportsMar 2025: 3 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 6 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 3 reportsAug 2025: 2 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 4 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 4 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 2 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520267
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break241
  • Fracture169
  • Crack31
  • Naturally Worn4
  • Material Twisted/Bent3
  • Connection Problem2
  • Material Separation2
  • Mechanical Jam2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions341
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient58
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient30
  • No Patient Involvement9
  • Foreign Body In Patient6
  • Injury2
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 438 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break

    It was reported that, during a TKA surgery, one (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT was broke on impact, all pieces were located. The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent S+N back-up. No further complications were reported.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50927191 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2026Fracture

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25785268 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE BUMPER OF ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25700304 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TOTAL KNEE SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE IN HALF AFTER BEING STRUCK WITH A MALLET. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25331482 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT FRACTURED DURING IMPACTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25307276 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE WHILE IMPACTING THE FEMUR. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24750569 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE DURING FINAL IMPACTION OF THE FINAL IMPLANT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24618956 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY A JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT WAS BROKEN DURING IMPACTION. THE BUMPER CRACKED IN HALF. NO PIECE FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24579376 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, AFTER IMPACTING THE FEMUR, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE IN HALF. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED BY HAND. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24542222 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Fracture

    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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24171708 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT SPLIT IN HALF DURING IMPLANT IMPACTING. USED THE RIGHT BUMPER UPSIDE DOWN AS A SECONDARY IMPACTOR. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24102996 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT FRACTURED IN TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHILE IMPACTING THE FEMORAL COMPONENT. NO PIECES FELL INTO THE WOUND. X-RAYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24062607 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, A JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT AND A JOURNEY FEM IMPACT BUMPER LT CHIPPED DURING STANDARD USAGE. NO PIECES FELL INSIDE PATIENT. ALSO THE JRNY II IMPACTING FINISHING TRAY AND THE UNIVERSAL STANDARD LID ARE BOTH BENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24029716 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, DURING HAMMERING ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT FRACTURED. THE SURGEON COLLECTED THE BROKEN PIECES BUT APPROX. 2MM FRAGMENT WAS MISSING. X-RAY INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BUT THE FRAGMENT COULD NOT BE FOUND ON THE X-RAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, THE PRODUCT WAS NO FURTHER NEEDED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23631160 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT SPLIT INTO TWO PIECES. ALL PARTS WERE ACCOUNTED FOR AND NOT LEFT IN PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, AFTER NO DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK UP PRODUCT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23450673 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT A PLASTIC PIECE OF ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE WHEN IMPACTING THE FEMUR. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23430809 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO (2) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE DURING FEMORAL IMPLANT IMPACTING. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED AND IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23408320 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A LEFT TKA SURGERY ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT SN BACK UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23301864 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA, THE JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE IN HALF WHILE IMPACTING. NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23190844 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT SNAPPED CLEAN WHILE IMPACTING THE FEMUR. NO PIECES FELL IN THE WOUND. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY USING A S+N BACKUP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22901302 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE DURING IMPACTION. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS ANY SURGICAL DELAY. ALSO, IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22804843 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 20, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA SURGERY WHEN IMPACTING THE FEMORAL IMPLANT, THE JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT SNAPPED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT¿S WOUND. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY, AND IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22552592 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE DURING NORMAL USE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22445271 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE WHILE USING TO IMPACT. ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22391830 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) JRNY II CR LKG FEM IMP BUMPER LT BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22303880 ↗

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