MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 4 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problems No Information (3190); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 08/27/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent a left partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2014.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014 due to instability from the patient retaining bone cement from the initial procedure causing the tibial bearing to spin.The tibial bearing was 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 warnings, number 1 states, "improper selection, placement, positioning, alignment and fixation of the implant components may result in unusual stress conditions which may lead to subsequent reduction in the service life of the prosthetic components.".

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to correct information.Requested but not returned by hospital.

• Brand Name: OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 4 PMA
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend IN CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• 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: 4110790
• MDR Text Key: 4764281
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-07826
• 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
• 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: 03/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159548
• Device Lot Number: 261700
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/28/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/23/2014
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/11/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2014
• 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: 58 YR