MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS OXFORD UNI FEMORAL SM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 04/16/2012

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient enrolled in a clinical study and underwent a right partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2007.Subsequently, patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2012 due to allegations of loosening.A review of the invoice history confirmed the surgery dates and indicates all components were removed and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 10 states, "loosening or migration of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, bone resorption, excessive activity.".

• Brand Name: OXFORD UNI FEMORAL SM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: amanda zajicek ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726782
• MDR Report Key: 3781100
• MDR Text Key: 4435789
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-03380
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PP010014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/01/2014

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?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 10/30/2016
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 154600
• Device Lot Number: 1238379
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/30/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR