MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN GENESIS II TOTAL KNEE IMPL; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

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

Patient Problem Pulmonary Embolism (1498)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Mcnamara, i., pomeroy, v., clark, a.B., creelman, g., whitehouse, c., wells, j.,.& clarke, c.(2023).Comparison of the journey ii bicruciate stabilised (jii-bcs) and genesis ii total knee arthroplasty for functional ability and motor impairment: the capability, blinded, randomised controlled trial.Bmj open, 13(1), e061648.Doi: dx.Doi.Org/10.1136/ bmjopen-2022-061648.Section h3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of clinical evidence from literature sources that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "comparison of the journey ii bicruciate stabilised (jii-bcs) and genesis ii total knee arthroplasty for functional ability and motor impairment: the capability, blinded, randomized controlled trial", one (1) patient experienced a pulmonary embolus after a tka procedure using a genesis ii implant system.It is unknown how this adverse event was treated but in the literature is mentioned that the event was resolved.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Section h6 (health effect - impact code) was updated.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNKN GENESIS II TOTAL KNEE IMPL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, 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: 18159950
• MDR Text Key: 328403270
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-02252
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Literature,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2023
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other