MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LATERAL ASSEMBLY, RADIAL HEAD IMPLANT, SIZE 3; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER

Catalog Number 3100009

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 11/29/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Due to the ongoing litigation, no additional information is available at this time.If additional information is received it will be reported on a supplemental report.Device evaluated by mfr: device not available.

Event Description

It was reported by the attorney, through the filing of a legal claim, that the claimant had a left stryker lateral radial head and stem elbow implant system implanted on (b)(6) 2017.It is further alleged that following her replacement surgery, patient presented back to surgeon with complaints of increasing pain and decreased function of her elbow.After imaging showed loosening of the components, surgeon recommended patient undergo a revision surgery, which took place on (b)(6) 2017.During the revision surgery, surgeon described the locking mechanism as loose and the radial head "uncoupled from the stem.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence was provided.More detailed information about the complaint event such as the x-rays of the patient pre- and post- operatively, as well as the patient information and the affected device must be available in order to determine the exact root cause of the complaint event.However, based on the complaint history review , some potential root causes are, but are not limited to: the application of inappropriate loads on the device, which could have resulted in the two parts getting uncoupled.Indeed, the ifu clearly states: "warnings (see the patient counseling information section also) strenuous loading, excessive mobility, and articular instability all may lead to accelerated wear and eventual failure by loosening, fracture, or dislocation of the device.Patients should be made aware of the increased potential for device failure if excessive demands are made upon it." the detachment of the head of the rhead from the stem (for further checks for example) and the re-use of it in the same procedure.The head of the rhead is not supposed to be taking out of the stem and in again, as is clearly said in the operative technique guide: "1.The head of the rhead lateral implant is a one-time use item.Once the head is detached from the stem, it cannot be reused.[.] 4.The head and stem of the rhead lateral implant shall not be implanted if the locking mechanism is possibly damaged; this includes repeat attaching and detaching.5.The head of the rhead lateral implant is locked onto the neck of the stem using the attachment instrument.Prior to assembly confirm that the locking mechanism is free of contaminants." a possible mis-placement of the implant could have caused the loss of fixation of the two parts.However, only x-rays can confirm this possibility.In this regard, it is said in the ifu: " [.] adverse events potential adverse events reported with joint prostheses include pain, loosening, fracture, dislocation, or infection.There have been some reports of patients with metal sensitivity reactions following joint replacement.Implantation of materials such as cobalt chrome and/or titanium may result in foreign body reaction adjacent to the implant site.Injury to the surrounding nerves, blood vessels, tendons, or soft tissues can occur as a consequence of implanting this device." a review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported by the attorney, through the filing of a legal claim, that the claimant had a left stryker lateral radial head and stem elbow implant system implanted on (b)(6) 2017.It is further alleged that following her replacement surgery, patient presented back to surgeon with complaints of increasing pain and decreased function of her elbow.After imaging showed loosening of the components, surgeon recommended patient undergo a revision surgery, which took place on (b)(6) 2017.During the revision surgery, surgeon described the locking mechanism as loose and the radial head "uncoupled from the stem.".

• Brand Name: LATERAL ASSEMBLY, RADIAL HEAD IMPLANT, SIZE 3
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; CH 2545
• MDR Report Key: 8680920
• MDR Text Key: 147445374
• Report Number: 0008031020-2019-00538
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886385022765
• UDI-Public: 00886385022765
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K070236
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/05/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 3100009
• Device Lot Number: 24984701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention