MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S1-2RM/LL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71422245

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during an unicondylar knee replacement surgery, a journey uni tibinrt s1-2rm/ll8mm could not be implanted successfully, after striking it, it was still loose and could not be fixed.After several attempts to fixate the implant, it was decided to use a 1mm larger insert and fixate it with multiple tapping, because there was no journey uni tibinrt s1-2rm/ll8mm back up.This problem caused a significant delay.Patient current health status is good, no harm to the patient was reported as a consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

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Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device has damage on the device, more than likely from attempted insertion.Based on the evidence provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.A dimensional evaluation performed on the device revealed that the device has signs of damage from attempted use.The damage/deformation at several features of the device would not allow for accurate measurement.All applicable, critical features that could be measured were within specification.At this time there is no evidence to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed a similar event 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 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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should 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: JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S1-2RM/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: 16505623
• MDR Text Key: 310972092
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00487
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010582089
• UDI-Public: 03596010582089
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K061011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71422245
• Device Catalogue Number: 71422245
• Device Lot Number: 21GM07098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2021
• 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