MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT XLPE LT SZ 1-2 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number 74025622

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Biocompatibility (2886); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

Patient Problem Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after primary surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022, there were no problems 3 months postoperatively.On (b)(6) 2024, there was sign of infection, and x-rays showed abnormal soft tissue growth and metallosis.All implants were removed on (b)(6) 2024.The jrny ii cr isrt xlpe lt sz 1-2 10mm was worn and deformed.The jrny ii cr fem ox np lt sz 3 and journey tibia base np lt sz 2 were also significantly worn due to hit each other.Heath status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed and revealed that the femoral component shows a high amount of wear on the medial condyle.The insert and tibial baseplate are also highly deteriorated on the medial side and show deformations.The clinical/medical investigation revealed that two undated, unlabeled x-rays provided show a metal cloud that demonstrate the metal debris from the wear from the femoral component articulating directly on the baseplate.On (b)(6) 2024, the patient underwent a revision surgery, and all of the implants were removed.Two intra-operative photos of the patient¿s open knee show black tissue and fluid staining.The intra-operative photos confirm black tissue staining and confirm the metal debris.The requested operative report, supporting lab/pathology results, nor the explanted components were provided for analysis.The clinical root cause of the reported metallosis is the direct articulation of the femoral component and the baseplate though the root cause of the direct articulation cannot be confirmed, trauma or joint laxity which allowed the femoral component ride medial to the insert cannot be definitively confirmed.It cannot be concluded the reported clinical reactions were associated with a mal performance of the implant or implant failure.The patient impact beyond the reported infection, black tissue staining, abnormal soft tissue growth, metallosis, revision surgery long term could not be determined since the patient¿s health status is unknown.A review of the production orders did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part numbers over the past 12 months and for the batch numbers based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that acute post-surgical wound infection has been identified in possible adverse effects.Active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections are identified in contraindications for total knee replacement.Possible adverse effects also stated that wear of the polyethylene articulating surfaces of knee replacement components has been reported following total knee replacement.Higher rates of wear may be initiated by particles of cement, metal, or other debris which can cause abrasion of the articulating surfaces.Higher rates of wear may shorten the useful life of the prosthesis, and lead to early revision surgery to replace the worn prosthetic components.This section also mentions that, although rare, metal sensitivity or allergic reactions in patients following joint replacement have been reported.Implantation of foreign material in tissues can result in histological reactions involving macrophages and fibroblasts.A review of the risk management files 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 products and event.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batches were sterilized within normal parameters.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include friction, trauma, joint tightness, joint laxity, patient condition and/or medical history.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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: JRNY II CR ISRT XLPE LT SZ 1-2 10MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• 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: 18842337
• MDR Text Key: 336956511
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00494
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556422663
• UDI-Public: 00885556422663
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121443
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/05/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 74025622
• Device Lot Number: 20JM02881
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2020
• 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: JOURNEY TIBIA BASE NP LT SZ 2, LOT#:22CM18432.; JRNY II CR FEM OX NP LT SZ 3, LOT#:21AM03731.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female