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JOURNEY 71422263Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JOURNEY UNI TIBIA INSERT SIZE 5-6 LEFT MEDIAL/RIGHT LATERAL 10MM · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010582225), received between Dec 12, 2018 and Aug 7, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K061011, K230653); 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

  • Fitting Problem1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • Injury1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2020Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A SURGERY, THE JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6LM/RL10MM INSERT DID NOT BECOME FIXED INTO THE TIBIAL COMPONENT. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE CONCLUDED, IF THERE WAS A DELAY OR AN INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10382831 ↗
  • InjuryDec 12, 2018Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA WAS PERFORMED DUE TO STIFFENING IN THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE RANGE OF MOTION.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 8155924 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K061011, K230653. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2621-2023 · Aug 31, 2023 · Open, Classified
    smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint

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