MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UNKNOWN TRIATHLON 5X9 CR/ CS INSERT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO

Catalog Number UNK_JR

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)

Event Date 09/13/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding range of motion (rom) involving an unknown triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.-complaint history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due pain and slight hyper-extension.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's left knee was revised due to anterior pain and slight hyper-extension.Surgeon resurfaced the patient's native patella and revised a 5x9 cr/ cs insert to a 5x12 cs insert.When implanting the new insert, the insert would not lock into the baseplate.The cause was determined to be soft tissue being in the way.The insert was wasted, tissue was addressed, and a new insert was implanted.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN TRIATHLON 5X9 CR/ CS INSERT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
• 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: brad curtis ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 17883747
• MDR Text Key: 325063111
• Report Number: 0002249697-2023-01144
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_JR
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2023
• 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; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Female