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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74027262 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/05/2024
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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 undergoing a tka on (b)(6) 2016, patient had a traumatic fall and knee instability there after.Upon mri, it was found to have broken xlpe insert post.This adverse event was addressed by performing a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, to exchange the jrny ii bcs xlpe art isrt sz 5-6 lt 10mm.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 related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent device and/or 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 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 submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or 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 device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photograph was reviewed and revealed that the device is fractured.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that warnings and precautions states that the patient should be warned of surgical risks, and made aware of possible adverse effects.The patient should be warned that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.Periodic, long-term follow-up is recommended to monitor the position and state of the prosthetic components, as well as the condition of the adjoining bone.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 inspection drawing, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of polyethylene 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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include patient anatomy, abnormal loading of limb, excessive forces and/or injury.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.
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