MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71422252

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

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

Event Date 12/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during tka surgery, a journey uni tibinrt s3-4lm/rl9mm couldn't lock tightly.The procedure was resumed, after a delay greater than 30 min, with a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11 ¿ corrected data.B5 ¿ describe event or problem.

Event Description

It was reported that, during uka surgery, a journey uni tibinrt s3-4lm/rl9mm couldn't lock tightly.The procedure was resumed, after a delay greater than 30 min, with a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed scratches and gouges in the surface of the device.A dimensional evaluation could not confirm or explain the stated failure mode.The dimensional evaluation revealed that the device has damage that appears to be from attempted use and has the potential to cause an event during attempted mating to the tibial base as described in the complaint.The damage/deformation of several features would not allow for accurate measurement.All measurable critical features that could be measured were within specification.The dimensional inspection of the returned device did not indicate the product was defective at the time of shipment from the manufacturing site.This device is subjected to multiple visual and dimensional inspection during processing, and this type of damage has a high likelihood of detection during these inspections.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 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 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 evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.However, based on the information provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.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 S3-4LM/RL9MM
• 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: 18465603
• MDR Text Key: 332749877
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71422252
• Device Lot Number: 22EM11280
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2022
• 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