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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 RT10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 RT10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL Back to Search Results
Model Number 74023252
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 06/30/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient had a journey art insert bcs standard 5-6 right10 implanted around 10 years ago and a revision surgery was performed due to the patient was complaining of discomfort and instability.When going to remove the journey art insert bcs standard 5-6 right10, it was noticed that the insert's post had been sheared off.The broken insert was removed and replaced by a new implant.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.The lab analysis concluded that the components were inspected visually to determine the cause of the reported incident.No destructive analysis was conducted during this investigation.The articulating and nonarticulating surfaces of the insert are worn with some discoloration.The post was fractured off of the insert.There were no observations of material or manufacturing deviations in the course of this investigation.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that this complaint from the united states reports that the post on a journey ii insert broke after about 10 years insitu.No report of trauma or accident was provided.The broken implant has been removed and replaced by a new.Impact to the patient beyond the pain, revision surgery and recovery cannot be determined.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode and potential harm was previously identified.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 RT10
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10451301
Report Number1020279-2020-04197
Device Sequence Number4030863
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555144
UDI-Public03596010555144
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K042515
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/02/2021
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date07/30/2018
Device Model Number74023252
Device Catalogue Number74023252
Device Lot Number08HM00881
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/19/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/05/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/02/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/25/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/02/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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