MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 RT 9; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number	74023251
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
Date of Event	10/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed on an unknown date, the patient experienced knee pain and the post of the poly insert had broken off.This was solved by conducting a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, in which the journ art ins bcs std 5-6 rt 9 was explanted and swapped for a constrained version of j2.Patient's current health status is good.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3,h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the post fractured off.The piece was not 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.Based on the conclusions of the product history review and the device evaluation, further product evaluation is not required because there is no evidence that a manufacturing deficiency occurred.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed part number 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 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.A review of previous actions concluded that there is a higher than expected risk of revision surgery for the first generation of journey bcs systems.It was recommended to undertake a field safety corrective action to inform surgeons of the higher expected risk of revision, and ensure clear communication that the device should only be used for polyethylene exchange revision of journey bcs total knee constructs where the femoral component and tibial baseplate are well fixed.According to the inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) 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.

• Brand Name: JOURN ART INS BCS STD 5-6 RT 9
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• 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: 20652733
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-02347
• Device Sequence Number: 6696991
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555137
• UDI-Public: 3596010555137
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042515
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/09/2024

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 Date: 03/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 74023251
• Device Lot Number: 09DM02246
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2009
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-0003-2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown