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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6LM/RL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6LM/RL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71422261
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Dislocation (2374)
Date of Event 06/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after a left tka performed on (b)(6) 2015 due to osteoarthritis, the patient experienced component dissociation of the insert.This was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 were all components where exchange.This information was provided by the national joint registry of the united kingdom, as part of a retrospective data collection of patients who underwent a revision surgery of journey uni prothesis.As such, no further information will be available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that the requested clinical documentation has not been received as the information was provided by the national joint registry of the united kingdom as part of a retrospective data collection, and reportedly, no further information will be available.In the absence of the requested medical documentation, no clinical factors were identified which would have contributed to the event.The patient impact beyond that which was reported could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The batch number provided is not valid within the system, even though the review was performed and did not reveal similar events.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that repeated assembly and disassembly of the modular components could compromise a critical locking action of the components.Surgical debris must be cleaned from components before assembly.Debris inhibits the proper fit and locking of modular components which may lead to early failure of the procedure.Modular components must be assembled securely to prevent disassociation.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, surgical technique, size selected or abnormal loading of limb.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).D4: lot number unknown.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6LM/RL8MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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 Key15354174
Report Number1020279-2022-03949
Device Sequence Number17661793
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier03596010582201
UDI-Public03596010582201
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K061011
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2015
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/18/2022
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date05/20/2024
Device Model Number71422261
Device Catalogue Number71422261
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/17/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/13/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/05/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/18/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured05/23/2014
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 Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
71422261 JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S5-6LM/RL8MM; 71422425 JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 5
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age57 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight108 KG
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