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Jet-X 71064002Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JET-X FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010519252), received between Mar 19, 2021 and Apr 1, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

19 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K994143); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE CLAMP WAS CHIPPED UPON CLAMPING TO THE 10.5MM BAR. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, WITHOUT DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13982985 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC EXTERNAL FIXATION, THE FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM. BROKE WHEN SURGEON TRIED TO TIGHTEN IT. INSTRUMENTS WERE OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO MORE THAN 30MIN DELAY AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11522599 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K994143. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1765-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 5 MM X 55 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055551, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1761-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 5 MM X 30 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055301, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1755-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 55 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056558, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1759-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 5 MM X 20 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055201, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1757-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 65 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056658, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1750-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 30 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056308, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1756-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 60 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056608, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1753-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 45 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056458, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1754-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 50 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056508, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1751-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 35 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056358, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1763-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 5 MM X 40 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055401, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1760-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 5 MM X 25 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055251, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1747-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) BAR 5 MM X 45 MM BAR SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055451, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1758-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 70 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056708, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
  • Z-1748-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
    JET-X(R) 6 MM X 20 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056208, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.

…and 4 more.

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.