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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 7-8 LT 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74027281 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Arthralgia (2355); Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed, the patient felt a pop while changing cloths, his knee started to hurt and felt unstable.This adverse event was treated by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, in which a jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 7-8 lt 9mm was exchanged.Patient's current health status is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the post fractured off.The piece was returned.The visual also reveals discoloration, scratches and gouges.The explant shows signs of significant wear and use.This inspection was conducted by naked eye.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.The knee insert post deformation and/or fracture may have been due to repeated posterior contact of the femoral cam on the post combined with excessive posterior to anterior shear force during activity.However, this could not be isolated as the root cause for this particular failure mode.Some additional factors that could have contributed to the reported event include patient anatomy, abnormal loading of limb and/or traumatic injury.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, postoperative section that use extreme care in patient handling is needed and postoperative patient care and directions and warnings to patients by physicians are extremely important.Protected weight bearing with external support is recommended for a period of time to allow healing.Normal daily activity may be resumed at the physician¿s direction.Patients should be directed to seek medical opinion before entering potentially adverse environments that could affect the performance of the implant.In addition, revealed that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.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.According with the inspection drawing, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of 7.5 mrad cross-linked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) bar stock shall be controlled.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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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