510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018JOURNEY II XR Knee Instruments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Nov 16, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K141471 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 24-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Nov 16, 2017
- Review
- 24 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K951987 (1995). 48 ancestors in all, the oldest K853730 (1986). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK951987 Genesis II Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew Richards, Inc. · 1995 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK030612 Genesis II Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK032295 Genesis II Posterior Stabilized High Flexion Articular InsertSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK041825 Smith & Nephew Genesis II Deep Flexion Cruciate Retaining Articular…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK071071 Crosslinked Polyethylene Articular InsertsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK111711 Journey II BCS Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK121443 Journey II CR Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK141471 Journey II XR Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK173331 JOURNEY II XR Knee InstrumentsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK200227 Journey II XR Knee InstrumentSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K200227Journey II XR Knee InstrumentSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K951987 | Genesis II Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc. | 1995 | 6 |
| −7 | K030612 | Genesis II Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K032295 | Genesis II Posterior Stabilized High Flexion Articular Insert | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 6 |
| −5 | K041825 | Smith & Nephew Genesis II Deep Flexion Cruciate Retaining Articular Insert | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K071071 | Crosslinked Polyethylene Articular Inserts | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | 5 |
| −3 | K111711 | Journey II BCS Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | 3 |
| −2 | K121443 | Journey II CR Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K141471 | Journey II XR Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173331 | JOURNEY II XR Knee Instruments | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K200227 | Journey II XR Knee Instrument | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in JWH? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new JWH device
- #1 K221479 Persona Personalized Knee Systemscore 22.4 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141471 | Journey II XR Knee SystemSummary page 4…Number Smith & Nephew, Inc. Journey II Smith & Nephew, Inc. K141471 11/14/2014 XR Knee system Smith & Nephew, Inc. Journey II… | 2014 |
| * | K121393 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Total Knee System InstrumentationSummary page 5…K141471 11/14/2014 XR Knee system Smith & Nephew, Inc. Total Knee Instruments K121393 08/08/2012 Performance and Biocompatibility Testing The following testing was conducted to evaluate substantial equival… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K200227 | Journey II XR Knee Instrument | 2020 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2018 | Class II | Z-1044-2019 | Device Design | Higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the XR Tibia Posterior Punch |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Class II | Z-1042-2019 | Device Design | Higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the XR Tibia Posterior Punch |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Class II | Z-1045-2019 | Device Design | Higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the XR Tibia Posterior Punch |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Class II | Z-1043-2019 | Device Design | Higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the XR Tibia Posterior Punch |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 20 of the 48 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K200227 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K141471.
How does its category compare?
All JWH devicesJWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JWH
20in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JWH
55in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JWH
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JWH
9,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JWH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 1,305 |
| 2008 | 17 | 81 | 10 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 11 | 168 | 109 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 19 | 85 | 32 | 3,286 |
| 2011 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 5,133 |
| 2012 | 33 | 85 | 85 | 5,203 |
| 2013 | 31 | 128 | 31 | 6,135 |
| 2014 | 33 | 98 | 13 | 6,722 |
| 2015 | 27 | 87 | 11 | 6,881 |
| 2016 | 18 | 88 | 17 | 7,586 |
| 2017 | 25 | 118 | 61 | 12,263 |
| 2018 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 14,071 |
| 2019 | 28 | 133 | 5 | 14,987 |
| 2020 | 22 | 59 | 2 | 12,592 |
| 2021 | 24 | 61 | 8 | 9,408 |
| 2022 | 17 | 56 | 12 | 8,364 |
| 2023 | 20 | 57 | 67 | 8,947 |
| 2024 | 19 | 89 | 7 | 10,828 |
| 2025 | 20 | 55 | 2 | 9,306 |
| 2026 | 12 | 63 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Instruments are accessory devices intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee System and their cleared Indications for Use.
Total knee components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
The Journey II XR Knee system components are indicated for use only with cement and are single use devices.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173331 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173331: JOURNEY II XR Knee Instruments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173331
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026