MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURNEY UNI TIB TR INS SZ5-6/8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71436137
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a ukr, when using the journey uni tib tr ins sz5-6/8mm, a piece of the plastic from the underside broke off.The broken piece was removed with forceps.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions.Results of investigation: the shipping information was provided and all efforts were made to locate the device, however the subject device was not made available to the designated complaint unit and thus a physical product evaluation could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, the broken piece of plastic from the underside of the journey uni tib tr ins sz5-6/8mm was removed from the patient by forceps.The procedure was completed using the same device.Since it was reported the patient was not harmed.Therefore no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 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 instructions for use for care, maintenance, cleaning and sterilization of smith & nephew orthopedics devices revealed that visually inspecting for damage or wear, including components in their disassembled state prior to re-assembly as well as ensuring components are re-assembled securely is indicated.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 specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h10 (updated results of investigation): the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals pieces of the device broke off.The pieces were not returned.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the broken piece of plastic from the underside of the journey uni tib tr ins sz5-6/8mm was removed from the patient by forceps.The procedure was completed using the same device.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 instructions for use for care, maintenance, cleaning and sterilization of smith & nephew orthopedics devices revealed that visually inspecting for damage or wear, including components in their disassembled state prior to re-assembly as well as ensuring components are re-assembled securely is indicated.A review of the risk management file 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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: JOURNEY UNI TIB TR INS SZ5-6/8MM
• 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 Key: 16655922
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00742
• Device Sequence Number: 6616159
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010588142
• UDI-Public: 03596010588142
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113038
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/19/2023

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 Number: 71436137
• Device Catalogue Number: 71436137
• Device Lot Number: 13EB01716
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2023; 09/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2023; 09/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2013
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown