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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 LT10; PROSTHESIS,KNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 LT10; PROSTHESIS,KNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 74023262
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 12/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery performed on 2006, a revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 to exchange a broken journey articular insert bcs std 5-6 lt 10mm.Current health status of the patient is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was fractured along the post, rendering the device inoperative.The device was heavily worn from prolonged use.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per case details, a revision, insert exchange was performed approximately fifteen years after a tka surgery due to a broken post.Two photocopies of the returned device were provided and confirm the post breakage.The patient¿s current health is unknown.No additional requested information was provided.Without the requested documentation/information, the clinical root cause of the reported broken insert post cannot be definitively concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported post insert breakage and revision cannot be determined and the patient¿s current health status remains unknown.Therefore, no further clinical medical assessment could be rendered.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.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.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.Additional information: d3, d8/d9.
 
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Brand Name
JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 LT10
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS,KNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,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 Key13142458
Report Number1020279-2022-00014
Device Sequence Number4666903
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555212
UDI-Public03596010555212
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateWA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K042515
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2006
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/07/2022
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 Model Number74023262
Device Catalogue Number74023262
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/20/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/04/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/03/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/07/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
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 SexMale
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