MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JII UNI TIB XLPE INS SZ 5-6 9MM LM/RL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71935214

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 01/18/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, a primary tka was performed on (b)(6) 2017, the patient was then involved in a car accident, which may have caused the jii uni tib xlpe ins sz 5-6 9mm lm/rl to fail.To treat this event a revision surgery was carried out on (b)(6) 2024.Patient's current health status is unknown.Further information has not been made available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the reported car accident cannot be ruled out as a possible contributing factor to the reported failed jii uni tib xlpe ins and subsequent revision.The patient impact is the revision and postoperative convalescence period.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems provides complete guidelines of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions and possible adverse effects that may occur preoperative, during surgery or post operative.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.No details of the alleged fault, malfunction or injury were provided, therefore no factors that can contribute can be delineated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: JII UNI TIB XLPE INS SZ 5-6 9MM 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: 18670549
• MDR Text Key: 334919397
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00313
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556578933
• UDI-Public: 00885556578933
• 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: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71935214
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Male