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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JUNI OX FB FEM SZ 6 RM LL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71422356 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Arthritis (1723)
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| Date of Event |
07/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed with journey uni on (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced a progressive patellofemoral arthritis.This event was solved by a revision surgery, explanting the journey uni and implanting the genesis, on (b)(6) 2021.It is unknown the current health status of patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but are not limited to joint tightness or patient condition.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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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