MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TRIATHLON CR X3 TIBIAL INSERT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 5530-G-309

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/25/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported "during the impaction of the liner the lock released from the implant".

Event Description

It was reported "during the impaction of the liner the lock released from the implant".

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding component disassociation involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was confirmed by inspection of returned device.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection of the returned device noted that the device was returned with the blister.The locking wire is observed to be disassociated from the device.Scratch marks are observed on the device.Examination of the device by a material analysis engineer noted damage observed on the insert consistent with attempted implantation/explantation.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.Clinician review: the available medical records were provided to the consulting clinician for a review which noted, " no clinical or pmh, no serial x-rays, no patient demographics, no examination of explanted components.While the brief operative report translation and the implant photos appear to confirm the event description, insufficient data is presented to create a medical report for this case." product history review: review of the device history records indicate all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the locking wire was released from the implant.Visual inspection of the returned device noted that the device was returned with the blister.The locking wire is observed to be disassociated from the device.Scratch marks are observed on the device.The event was confirmed.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as operative report are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

• Brand Name: TRIATHLON CR X3 TIBIAL INSERT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• MDR Report Key: 10731365
• MDR Text Key: 213061116
• Report Number: 0002249697-2020-02238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327050431
• UDI-Public: 07613327050431
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K141056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/07/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 5530-G-309
• Device Catalogue Number: 5530-G-309
• Device Lot Number: YY1L8D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/23/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/07/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 66 YR