MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71422424

Device Problem Failure to Osseointegrate (1863)

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 11/11/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that after a left tka performed on (b)(6) 2019 due to osteoarthritis, the patient experienced a aseptic loosening of the tibial component.This was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2019 were all components where exchange.This information was provided by the national joint registry of the united kingdom, as part of a retrospective data collection of patients who underwent a revision surgery of journey uni prothesis.As such, no further information will be available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: given the nature of the alleged incident, the device, could not be returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, a left revision was performed approximately 9 months post uka due to aseptic loosening of the tibial component.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been received as the information was provided by the national joint registry of the united kingdom as part of a retrospective data collection, and reportedly, no further information will be available.Without the requested medical documentation, possible clinical factors which could have contributed to the reported event could not be definitively concluded.The patient impact beyond that which was reported could not be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that loosening has been identified as a possible adverse effect.According to the intraoperative section, failure to use the optimum size component could be one of the probable causes of loosening.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 reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, size selected, lack of ingrowth, osteolysis and/or traumatic injury.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 4
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, 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: 15355898
• MDR Text Key: 299287758
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03955
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556087992
• UDI-Public: 00885556087992
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K102069
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Study,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71422424
• Device Catalogue Number: 71422424
• Device Lot Number: 18GM00675
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/02/2018
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG