MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71422251

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/12/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the insert was not locked well.At the anterior of the device, it was confirmed there was a gap.The back-up device was utilized.This event caused 5 minutes delay of surgery.The device will be returned for evaluation.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned insert shows minor damage to the lock detail, more than likely from trying to force the insert to lock into the baseplate.A dimensional evaluation could not be completed due to the damage to the lock detail.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, infection and/or patient condition.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL8MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10242134
• MDR Text Key: 197856439
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-02981
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010582126
• UDI-Public: 03596010582126
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K061011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/07/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71422251
• Device Catalogue Number: 71422251
• Device Lot Number: 19CM17326
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/23/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/24/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 83 YR