MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. POROUS TIBIA BSEPLATE W/JRNY LOCK SZ4 RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO

Catalog Number 71425304

Device Problem Loss of Osseointegration (2408)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 08/31/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2023 three months after, the patient experienced persistent pain on the anterior portion of the knee and a loosening of the porous tibia bseplate w/jrny lock sz4 rt.The adverse event was treated by revision surgery performed on (b)(6) 2023.Current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals scratches, discoloration and unknown debris on the device.A review of complaint history revealed similar events 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.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per complaint details, three months post tka the patient had a revision of the tibia components due to persistent increased pain and development of radiolucent line anteriorly.It was communicated that the tibia was not grossly loose and required ¿quite a bit of effort to remove.¿ additionally, it was noticed the posterior lateral corner did not fully ¿ingrow¿ and fibrous tissue was noted between the bone and baseplate as well as a defect.It was reported the surgeon cemented in a primary journey baseplate and used a 15 mm medial dished poly.Based on the limited information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported event cannot be definitively concluded.The impact to the patient beyond the revision surgery cannot be determined.No further medical assessment is warranted 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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management files revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A review of instructions for use for knee systems revealed in adverse events that temporary or permanent nerve damage can result in pain or numbness of the affected limb.Also, looseness of components can result from trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, size selected, inadequate integration between the cement and bone/implant, osteolysis and/or traumatic injury.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: POROUS TIBIA BSEPLATE W/JRNY LOCK SZ4 RT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
• 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: 17813571
• MDR Text Key: 324193942
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01841
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556732977
• UDI-Public: 885556732977
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K211221
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71425304
• Device Lot Number: 22GM10524
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/25/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female