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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S1-2RM/LL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S1-2RM/LL8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71422245
Medical Device Problem Code Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an unicondylar knee replacement surgery, a journey uni tibinrt s1-2rm/ll8mm could not be implanted successfully, after striking it, it was still loose and could not be fixed.After several attempts to fixate the implant, it was decided to use a 1mm larger insert and fixate it with multiple tapping, because there was no journey uni tibinrt s1-2rm/ll8mm back up.This problem caused a significant delay.Patient current health status is good, no harm to the patient was reported as a consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please read: facility name:(b)(6).Address line 1: (b)(6).Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device has damage on the device, more than likely from attempted insertion.Based on the evidence provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.A dimensional evaluation performed on the device revealed that the device has signs of damage from attempted use.The damage/deformation at several features of the device would not allow for accurate measurement.All applicable, critical features that could be measured were within specification.At this time there is no evidence to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed a similar event 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 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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
JOURNEY UNI TIBINRT S1-2RM/LL8MM
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 Key16505623
Report Number1020279-2023-00487
Device Sequence Number3353516
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier03596010582089
UDI-Public03596010582089
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
K061011
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/21/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71422245
Device Catalogue Number71422245
Device Lot Number21GM07098
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer02/22/2023
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/10/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/17/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/08/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/21/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/13/2021
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
Patient SexUnknown
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