MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JII UNI TIB BASE SZ 6 LM/RL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71935198

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through the review of clinical evidence from post market clinical data collection activities that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.

Event Description

It was reported that, after a left medial unicompartmental knee replacement had been performed on an unspecified date to address osteoarthritis symptoms, the patient experienced aseptic loosening of the tibial baseplate.A revision surgery was performed on an unspecified date to treat this adverse complication.During this procedure, the tibial base plate was explanted and replaced with another smith and nephew implant.According to the data set provided, this event occurred at almost nine (9) months following the index implantation.The outcome of this patient is unknown.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: JII UNI TIB BASE SZ 6 LM/RL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15965092
• MDR Text Key: 305332499
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04953
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556578773
• UDI-Public: 00885556578773
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152315
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71935198
• Device Catalogue Number: 71935198
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: PN: 71422346 / LOT: UNKNOWN.; PN: 71935213 / LOT: UNKNOWN.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male