MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6RM/LL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71422265

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/05/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that after a right tka performed on (b)(6) 2015 due to osteoarthritis, the insert was wear.This was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 were all components where exchange to competitor´s implants.This information was provided by the (b)(6), 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

Section h10: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that 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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number 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 in possible adverse effects 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.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 include friction or joint tightness.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6RM/LL8MM
• 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: 15360314
• MDR Text Key: 299286549
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03982
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010582249
• UDI-Public: 03596010582249
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K061011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Study,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/08/2024
• Device Model Number: 71422265
• Device Catalogue Number: 71422265
• Device Lot Number: 14DM09937
• 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: 04/11/2014
• 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: JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE RM/LL SZ 6, LOT#:14JM07870.; JUNI OX FB FEM SZ 7 RM LL, LOT#:14BM02026.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male