MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II UNI MED XLPE INSERT SZ 7-8 12MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 74026182

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 09/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after tka performed on unknown date, the patient experienced hematogenous infection of streptococcus after jrny ii uni med xlpe insert sz 7-8 12mm implanted, required a revision surgery.Washing and insert exchange was performed.The current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, an insert exchange (revision) with ¿washing¿ was performed due to a hematogenous infection of streptococcus after an unknown length of time post uni medial insert implantation.It was communicated that the requested clinical documentation was not available; therefore, additional contributing clinical factors could not be concluded, and it also cannot be concluded that there was a malperformance of the s+n component(s).With the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported infection and subsequent revision with ¿washing¿ cannot be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.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 unicompartimental knee systems revealed that acute post-surgical wound infection has been identified as an adverse reaction, also active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections are identified as contraindications for unicompartimental knee replacement.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 loss of sterility during procedure, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.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.

• Brand Name: JRNY II UNI MED XLPE INSERT SZ 7-8 12MM
• 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: 15544136
• MDR Text Key: 301189284
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04318
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556677247
• UDI-Public: 00885556677247
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K190085
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74026182
• Device Catalogue Number: 74026182
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention