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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71422424
Medical Device Problem Code Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
Date of Event 02/12/2020
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) 2016 due to osteoarthritis, the patient experienced aseptic loosening of the femoral and tibial component.This was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2020 were all components where exchange to competitor´s implants.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, per complaint details, a left revision was performed approximately 3 years post unicompartmental knee arthroplasty due to aseptic loosening of the femoral and tibial components.As of the date of this medical investigation, 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.Without the requested medical documentation, possible clinical factors which could have contributed to the reported event could not be definitively concluded.The patient impact beyond that which was reported could not be determined.No further medical assessment can 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.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that loosening as a result from trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions has been identified as possible adverse effects.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 abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, size selected, osteolysis and/or traumatic injury.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).
 
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Brand Name
JRNY UNI TIBIAL BASE LM/RL SZ 4
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 Key15358775
Report Number1020279-2022-03972
Device Sequence Number12234342
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier00885556087992
UDI-Public00885556087992
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K102069
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Study,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/19/2022
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 Date04/13/2024
Device Model Number71422424
Device Catalogue Number71422424
Device Lot Number14DM13206
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 Manufacturer10/07/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/05/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/19/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured04/16/2014
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
JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL8MM, LOT#:14GM08123
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient Age68 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight95 KG
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