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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 7-8 LT10; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 7-8 LT10; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 74023282
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 11/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, after a total knee arthroplasty was performed on (b)(6) 2010, the implanted journey articular insert bcs standard 7-8 left 10mm broke.This adverse event was solved with a revision surgery conducted on (b)(6) 2021.Patient¿s current health status is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was severely worn and damaged.The post was also fractured from the device.The fractured component was returned with the device.The device was also discolored along the surface likely from extended exposure to bodily fluids.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that this case reports the breakage of an insert and revision approximately 11 years after a tka.Per case details, the patient experienced luxation and breakage of the device.Two photocopies of the returned device were provided.The patient¿s current health status is unknown.No additional requested information was provided.Without the requested clinically relevant information for evaluation, the root cause of the reported insert breakage and luxation cannot be definitively concluded.Further patient impact beyond the reported luxation, insert breakage and revision could not be determined and the patient¿s current health status remains unknown.No further medical assessment could be rendered 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 file and instructions for use document revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The manufacturing process of the device did not contribute to the reported event.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.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.
 
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Brand Name
JOURN ART INS BCS STD 7-8 LT10
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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 Key12911351
Report Number1020279-2021-08462
Device Sequence Number12002631
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555359
UDI-Public03596010555359
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBE
PMA/510(K) Number
K042515
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2010
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/24/2022
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 Date04/30/2018
Device Model Number74023282
Device Catalogue Number74023282
Device Lot Number08EM02058
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/13/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/18/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/01/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/24/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured05/02/2008
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age82 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight135 KG
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