The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1043-2019·Announced 2019-04-03

Smith & Nephew Recalls Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch

Smith & Nephew is recalling 65 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bone fracture) where specific injury counts are not reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling 65 units of the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch (Reference 74013987). This reusable surgical instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibia to receive a JOURNEY II XR tibial baseplate.

The recall was initiated due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the instrument. The affected units were distributed in the United States to Oregon and Tennessee, as well as internationally to Japan.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected units immediately. Smith & Nephew is the recalling firm responsible for managing the recall.

The recalled product

Product
JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 3-4 , REF 74013987 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument used to prepare the proximal tibial to receive a JOURNEY II XR tibial baseplate.
Affected units
65

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (12)

  • Batch Numbers: 17JGA0021
  • 17JGA0021A
  • 17JGA0027
  • 17JGA0027A
  • 17JGA0027B
  • 17JGA0033A
  • 17JGA0033B
  • 17JGA0043
  • 17JGA0043A
  • 17JGA0043B
  • 17JGA0043R
  • 17JGA0047 & 18BGA0014B

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →