MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TRIATHLON PKR BASEPLATE #5 LM/RL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 5620-B-501

Device Problem Loss of Osseointegration (2408)

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 12/15/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient received a removal of the sled prosthesis due to aseptic loosening on (b)(6) 2021.During removal of the sled prosthesis, it was noticed that the femoral part was broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.

Event Description

The patient received a removal of the sled prosthesis due to aseptic loosening on (b)(6) 2021.During removal of the sled prosthesis, it was noticed that the femoral part was broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: visual inspection: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the entire distal side of the baseplate is covered in bone cement.Based on visual inspection, the loosening event cannot be confirmed as the cement appears well-adhered.-clinician review: a review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated: "this inquiry concerns a patient who underwent a medial compartment partial knee arthroplasty in 2010 and subsequently required revision surgery in 2021.Initially it was felt that revision was needed for tibial loosening.At the time of the revision, it was found that the femoral component was fractured.In my opinion, the femoral fracture could have been seen prior to the revision.It was present on the lateral x-ray provided.I can confirm that this event happened since i was able to see the x-ray and intraoperative photo showing the fractured femoral component.The loosening of the tibial component is less clear shown.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.Causes of aseptic loosening after 10 years are multifactorial.These include surgical technique factors and patient factors, including bmi and activity level.Causes of femoral component fracture are also multifactorial.Fracture can occur by fatigue if fixation was solid in one area and not in another.Surgical technique therefore can be contributory.In this particular case i saw very little cement if any anteriorly and no cement posteriorly on the femoral component.This possibly could cause a fatigue effect resulting in fracture." -product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to tibial loosening, and, intraoperatively, fracture of the femoral component was observed.Visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the entire distal side of the baseplate is covered in bone cement.Based on visual inspection, the loosening event cannot be confirmed as the cement appears well-adhered.A review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated "initially it was felt that revision was needed for tibial loosening.At the time of the revision, it was found that the femoral component was fractured.In my opinion, the femoral fracture could have been seen prior to the revision.It was present on the lateral x-ray provided.I can confirm that this event happened since i was able to see the x-ray and intraoperative photo showing the fractured femoral component.The loosening of the tibial component is less clear shown.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.Causes of aseptic loosening after 10 years are multifactorial.These include surgical technique factors and patient factors, including bmi and activity level." no further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

The patient received a removal of the sled prosthesis due to aseptic loosening on (b)(6) 2021.During removal of the sled prosthesis, it was noticed that the femoral part was broken.

• Brand Name: TRIATHLON PKR BASEPLATE #5 LM/RL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: arokiya raj ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 13575705
• MDR Text Key: 285956142
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-00264
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327015560
• UDI-Public: 07613327015560
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K071881
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2015
• Device Model Number: 5620-B-501
• Device Catalogue Number: 5620-B-501
• Device Lot Number: AGZAA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Weight: 106 KG