MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS REPICCI TIBIAL 37X6.5MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 10/31/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent a right knee resurfacing procedure on (b)(6) 2012.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014 due to pain and instability.The tibial tray 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 related to the event.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under warnings it 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." and "intraoperative or postoperative bone fracture and/or postoperative pain.".

• Brand Name: REPICCI TIBIAL 37X6.5MM
• 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: 4274724
• MDR Text Key: 5005134
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-08780
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: PK980665
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/03/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/24/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2017
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 102150
• Device Lot Number: 350830
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2012
• 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