MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD OXF ANATOMIC BRG LT MD SIZE 3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Material Erosion (1214); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 04/21/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2013.Subsequently, patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2014 due to dislocation, wear and a cyst.

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 5 states, "material sensitivity reactions." number 12 states, "dislocation and subluxation due to inadequate fixation, malalignment, malposition, excessive unusual and/or awkward movement and/or activity, trauma, weight gain, or obesity.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions." number 15 states, "wear and/or deformation of articulating surfaces.".

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay corrected and additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay corrected information and additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.Discarded.

• Brand Name: OXF ANATOMIC BRG LT MD SIZE 3
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD; bridgend, cf31 3xa CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• 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: 3825147
• MDR Text Key: 4393087
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-04553
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• 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: Company Representative,company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/04/2016

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: 06/30/2018
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159547
• Device Lot Number: 3023254
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/21/2014
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/20/2014; 03/31/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2013
• 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: 63 YR