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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT XLPE LT SZ 1-2 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
74025621 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
09/24/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: 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 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2024, the patient experienced an infection.This adverse event was treated by revision surgery on (b)(6) 2025, in which only the jrny ii cr isrt xlpe lt sz 1-2 9mm was exchanged.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B2 and d10 have been updated.The devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.Devices batch numbers were not provided; thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.For the gen ii 7.5mm resur pat 29mm, a review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed part number, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.For the other devices, a review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed devices.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that acute post-surgical wound infection has been identified as a possible adverse effect.Active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections are identified in contraindications for total knee replacement.A review of the risk management files 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 these products and event.Additionally, since the devices batch numbers were not provided, a review of the sterilization records could not be performed.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include injury, patient condition and/or medical history.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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