MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. UNKNOWN STAR SLIDING CORE TOTAL ANKLE IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, UNCEMENTED, NON-CONSTRAINED

Catalog Number UNK_SEL

Device Problem Loss of Osseointegration (2408)

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 09/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.Device retained by facility.

Event Description

It was reported that a revision of a star sliding core total ankle implant took place due to poor bone quality.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN STAR SLIDING CORE TOTAL ANKLE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, UNCEMENTED, NON-CONSTRAINED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758 6313
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 15591033
• MDR Text Key: 301628911
• Report Number: 0001644408-2022-03015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NTG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P050050
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_SEL
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female