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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/RL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71422251
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Joint Dislocation (2374); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
Date of Event 11/04/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after a left tka performed on (b)(6) 2020 due to osteoarthritis, the patient experienced a aseptic loosening of the tibial implant and component dissociation of the insert.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 (b)(6), 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
Section h10: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that without the requested medical documentation, possible clinical factors which could have contributed to the reported event could not be definitively concluded.The patient outcome 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 in warnings and precautions 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.Internal complaint reference number: case-2022-00118890-2.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S3-4LM/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 Key15360166
Report Number1020279-2022-03977
Device Sequence Number12063108
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier03596010582126
UDI-Public03596010582126
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K061011
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
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) 11/07/2022
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 Number71422251
Device Catalogue Number71422251
Device Lot Number18EM11234
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 Manufacturer10/31/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/06/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/07/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured05/15/2018
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
JUNI OX FB FEM SZ 5 LM RL, LOT#:19MM12236
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age72 YR
Patient SexMale
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