MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD OXF ANAT BRG RT LG SIZE 5 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 04/06/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a right partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2015.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2015 due to a disassociated tibial bearing.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: "loosening or migration of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, bone resorption, excessive activity.".

• Brand Name: OXF ANAT BRG RT LG SIZE 5 PMA
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD; waterlon industrial estate; bridgend, south wales 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: 4741055
• MDR Text Key: 5774733
• Report Number: 0001825034-2015-01861
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/09/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2015
• 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: 159584
• Device Lot Number: 087110
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2014
• 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: 47 YR