MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE RP TIB BASE SZ 6 CEM; ATTUNE IMPLANT : KNEE TIBIAL TRAY

Model Number 1506-10-006

Device Problems Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Break (1069); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 05/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported on 2016, against a depuy attune total knee replacement procedure.The surgery was not completed properly and pain and swelling continued for over 6 years.On this year, the surgeon operated and found the implant was loose and had to do a total knee revision to change it.Reason for revision: pain, swelling, extensive metallosis, loosening of the tibial component at the cement to implant interface (unknown cement).Doi: (b)(6) 2016.Dor: (b)(6) 2022.Left knee.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Replaced break (interface - unknown) to break (interface - cement to implant).

Event Description

Pain, swelling, extensive metallosis, loosening of the tibial component at the cement to implant interface (unknown cement).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.The information received will be retained for trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Device history lot a manufacturing record evaluation (mre), was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the patient had a left total knee revision to address painful left partial knee.Depuy components were implanted during this procedure, including a depuy patella.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient had a revision of left total knee replacement to address pain.The indications for surgery included pain.The surgeon reported finding the tibial tray loose (no interface provided) and metallosis.The femoral component, tibial tray and insert were revised.The patella was left in situ.Medical records from (b)(6) 2022 note that the patient had a left total knee revision completed on (b)(6) 2022.After the revision, the patient had erythema over the incision and a stitch abscess was cut out.Patient reports having pain due to the superficial infection.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: h6 (medical device problem code) to capture implant loosening: cement to implant interface.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE RP TIB BASE SZ 6 CEM
• Type of Device: ATTUNE IMPLANT : KNEE TIBIAL TRAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork IN ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14828953
• MDR Text Key: 295063684
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-11801
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NJL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295042600
• UDI-Public: 10603295042600
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P830055
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1506-10-006
• Device Catalogue Number: 150610006
• Device Lot Number: 8280991
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2016
• 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
• Treatment: ATTUNE MEDIAL ANAT PAT 35MM; ATTUNE PS FEM LT SZ 6 CEM; ATTUNE PS RP INSRT SZ 6 10MM; ATTUNE RP TIB BASE SZ 6 CEM; SMARTSET GHV GENTAMICIN 40G; UNK ATTUNE KNEE IMPLANT; UNK ATTUNE KNEE TIBIAL INSERT; UNK ATTUNE KNEE TIBIAL TRAY
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR