MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS UNKNOWN KNEE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 06/30/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a partial knee arthroplasty on an unknown date in 2005.Subsequently, a revision procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2014 due to loosening of the femoral component and wear of the polyethylene liner.During the revision procedure, patient was converted to a total knee.An invoice history could not be located to confirm the surgery dates or which components were removed and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product identification necessary to review manufacturing history was not provided.Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN KNEE
• 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: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 3961353
• MDR Text Key: 4623982
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-06429
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PP0100014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/23/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/28/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Required Intervention